Ceramic slabs, also called ceramic tiles, are any tile made out of clay and have
been around for 4,000 years. They have been found in pyramids, the ruins of
Babylon and the ruins of ancient Greek cities.
Ceramic tiles were
made by hand 4,000 years ago. The clay was flattened, then
cut into the
desired shape and dried under the sun or baked.
Later, this method improved
by making wooden molds that were carved in relief to
indent
a pattern on the clay. After it dried, the impression was
filed.
Glazing occurred at different times in various cultures. The Egyptians used a
blue glaze made of copper very early on, whereas the Chinese
glaze was produced
in the Shang-Yin dynasty (1523-1028 BC), says the Indian
Council of Ceramic
Tiles and Sanitaryware (ICCTS).
Most ceramic
tiles are now manufactured, not hand-made, and are relatively
inexpensive.
been around for 4,000 years. They have been found in pyramids, the ruins of
Babylon and the ruins of ancient Greek cities.
Ceramic tiles were
made by hand 4,000 years ago. The clay was flattened, then
cut into the
desired shape and dried under the sun or baked.
Later, this method improved
by making wooden molds that were carved in relief to
indent
a pattern on the clay. After it dried, the impression was
filed.
Glazing occurred at different times in various cultures. The Egyptians used a
blue glaze made of copper very early on, whereas the Chinese
glaze was produced
in the Shang-Yin dynasty (1523-1028 BC), says the Indian
Council of Ceramic
Tiles and Sanitaryware (ICCTS).
Most ceramic
tiles are now manufactured, not hand-made, and are relatively
inexpensive.