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The strength or quality of a ceramic tile usually plays a large part in determining the selling price. Cheap tiles often are poorer quality. "First Quality" means the manufacturer has sorted his product, and you are getting the top selection. “Seconds” usually mean minor imperfections, but are usually a minimum of 25% cheaper. These imperfections can be warpage, pinholes in the glaze, color problems, or weakness in the strength of the glaze or bisque. The "Rating" of the glazed surface is important when choosing floor tiles. All manufacturers should rate their glazed tiles. a“1" rated glaze is for wall applications only a "2" rating means the tile can be used on very light floors only. Should be restricted to bathroom floor and bathroom counter tops. a "3" rated glaze is the normal residential floor tile. a "4" rated glazed tile is stronger and will wear longer "Non-slip" finishes are available on floor tiles. The cost difference for this special coating is usually very little. Anti-Slip coatings are recommended for all floor areas where standing water is possible: entrance, ways, front steps, or around bathtubs, for example. "Frost Proof" tiles are a must for all exterior applications. These tiles will stand the stresses of: freezing and thawing. Tiles that are not frost proof can . internally de-laminate and be completely destroyed in in exterior applications. "“Dye-Lats" refer to a-batch of color that was produced at one time. Wherever possible, try to get all one dye-lot to prevent shading problems. Most cutlets try to prevent dye-lot mismatching. Most production batch. There are thousands of ceramic tiles to choose from. Be sure you select the correct type of tile that has been designed for the instaliation you have in mind. SSREENU SSPE ERTS SSeS manufacturers have a code on the box to identify a . i The quality of tiles on the market today is generally. 4 excellent. If you keep the above points in mind when you are selecting the tile, your chance of being happy for many years to come have greatly improved. REAPMERS ARE TO SEND THEIR QUESTIONS TO: SHELL BUSEY 8221-120TH STREET, DELTA, B.C. VAC 6RI FAX #59 7-5601 If you would like a question answered by mail. please include a self addressed envelope with $1.00 in postage.