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Ceramics are generally made by taking mixtures of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired forms. Once the ceramic has been shaped, it is fired in a high temperature oven known as a kiln. Often, ceramics are covered in decorative, waterproof, paint-like substances known as glazes.eramic and materials engineers are the people who design the processes in which these products can be made, create new types of ceramic products, and find different uses for ceramic products in everyday life. Ceramics are all around us.
Tiles provide a tough, durable flooring option for kitchens. Porcelain tiles are a subset of ceramic tiles. The two types of tile differ in the materials used to make them and in how they are fired. Ceramic tiles are made with a mixture of clay, sand and minerals, while porcelain tiles consist of more sand as well as more refined materials. Porcelain is subjected to higher temperatures and more pressure during firing. Either material is appropriate for kitchen flooring.