Long gone are the days when soaking tiles in water was required for the installation. This age old practice was not only unnecessary, but also time consuming too. However, with the modern technology and advancement in tile manufacturing, tiles are no longer required to be soak in water.
Let’s dive into why tiles no longer need water before installation and how this new modern technology in manufacturing tiles is making work more beneficial and professional. But first let’s understand, why tiles were soaked in water.
Why Tiles Were Soaked?
Traditionally, tiles were made from porous materials like clay or terracotta. These material had the property to absorb the water very quickly and easily. Hence, in order to get proper installation of such tiles, it was necessary to soak them in water so that they don’t absorb water from cement or adhesive during installation process. In other words, tiles were soaked in water to have proper adhesion binding bond with cement or other adhesive.
However, in modern times, tiles are predominantly made of advance material like ceramic, porcelain or vitrified materials. Such materials are non-porous and moisture resistant. These advanced tiles have the ability to resist water and maintain their integrity without needing to be pre-soaked.
Modern Tile Manufacturing: A Game-Changer
Today, the tiles are made of material from porcelain, ceramic or engineered composites. These tiles have modern technologies and are made dense as compare to previous traditional tiles. With less porous, denser and designed to work seamlessly, these tiles are much more advanced adhesives and does not require pre-soaking.
Low porosity: Modern tiles have limited water absorption, reduce the risk of adhesive failure.
Precision Engineering: These tiles are produced with uniformity, ensuring consistency without soaking.
Enhanced adhesive: Today’s adhesives are formulated to bond effectively with dry tiles and making them stronger.
Benefits of Skipping the Soak
Soaking tiles was time consuming and it requires a lot of water consumption as well. The area becomes really hard to work with all muddy water increasing the safety risks. So, lets face it, soaking tiles was messy. Here are the key benefits of bypassing the outdated practice and move to modern technology tiles.
Fast Installation
Without the need to soak tiles, you can jump straight into the installation process and save the trouble time.
Cleaner workplace:
No water buckets or mess is made to soak the tiles. Modern tiles are more professional to use and less messy to install making it a better environment.
Cost Saving: Time is money and eliminating the unnecessary steps reduces labor costs and make your projects more cost effective.
Consistent results:
Modern adhesives ensure a reliable and long lasting bond without relying on water soaked tiles.
Exceptions Apply in Modern Tiles
While most of the modern tiles don’t require soaking, It’s always wise to check manufacturing recommendations. Some handmade or specialty tiles may still need water treatment, but these cases are rare.
Partner with Supratiles for Superior Tile Solution
At SupraTiles, we embrace the latest advancements in the tile technology to bring you the best products and practices. Whether you are renovating a home or making your office more professional or investing in a large commercial project, our tiles and adhesives are design for modern convenience and durability.
Here’s what set us apart from other tiles
- A wide range of high quality, low porosity tiles.
- Expert installation and advice 24/7
- Cutting edge adhesives tailored for superior bonding.
Say goodbye to outdated methods and say hello to efficient, professional results. Ready to elevate your tiling floor or make contact for professional advice. Supratiles is here to assist.
