Ceramic tile is heat resistant with an almost unlimited choice of colors and designs.
If interested in knowing the best tiles suitable for heat resistance in your home, read more.
Ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles, by firing white or red clay in a kiln, are usually glazed to create colors and designs.
However, you should be careful if you cook around the edges of the ceramic tile because very hot objects can cause damage.
Similar to porcelain tile, but softer, ceramic tile can be used on walls, floors, and countertops.
For flooring, ceramic tile is suitable for residential use but is generally not strong enough for commercial and heavy traffic.
Due to their porous nature, they are not suitable for outdoor use in cold climates as they are not frost resistant.
Seal grout on your new ceramic kitchen countertop.
Finishes of Ceramic Tiles
In addition to any color you can imagine, ceramic tile also comes in a variety of finishes and designs.
You can choose from a subtle matte finish, a high gloss finish, or a duraglaze finish that looks like two finished coats.
For kitchen use, a high gloss may be suitable for walls but scratches easily, so it's not the best choice for countertops.
While ceramic tiles do not show any discoloration due to high heat, sudden temperature changes from hot to cold and vice versa can cause discoloration.
To avoid this, consider using a grout sealer.
Heat
Ceramic tile countertops can show cracks with prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
To prevent this from happening, do not place hot pots and pans or heated utensils on the counter.
Because they are made of high heat, additional exposure to extreme heat also changes them.
Ceramic tile is more likely to chip than porcelain tile, a consideration if you're using it for countertops.
Sealing helps to reduce the damage caused by sudden temperature changes.
Discoloration of Ceramic Tiles
Continuous changes in temperature can cause discoloration of ceramic tiles.
As a precaution, use a grout sealer on new ceramic tile countertops about a week after installation.
You have to wait for the new ground to "heal".
Use trivets or similar heat-protective pads to protect ceramic tile countertops from the hot stuff, so there's no actual contact between the tile and the hot stuff.
Sealing helps reduce damage from hot elements placed on top.
If cracks appear in the tile, you will have to rearrange it.
Regular maintenance maintains ceramic tile and prevents cracking and discoloration.