Selecting the right tile for your project is an important decision. Builder’s Purchasing offers a wide variety of ceramic tile and stone to help you create the tile solution for your décor. We’re here to educate you and help guide you to the tile that’s right for you ... and your budget.

Unglazed and Glazed Ceramic Floor Tile

Both glazed and unglazed floor tiles have sufficient strength, impact and abrasion resistance to withstand weight and foot traffic.

They are thicker, denser and heavier than wall tiles.

If the substrate is strong enough to support the weight of the tile, floor tiles may also be sued on walls and counter tops.

Unglazed Tiles

Unglazed tiles are true inlaids. They are simply unbaked pieces of clay whose colors run throughout the body.

Typically thicker and denser than glazed tiles, unglazed tiles are the workhorses of the industry often used for heavy traffic applications However, many customers choose unglazed tiles for their homes because of their natural beauty and texture.

They include such products as Quarry Tiles and Porcelains, and are limited to the natural colors
of the clay.