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grumpygrouter
I have been wondering what the term "Gres" actually implied. I have found this on a tile manufacturers site which gives an explanation:-
Specific characteristics of singlefired, red paste stoneware floor and wall tiles.
“Gres”, or stoneware, floor tiling is the most common name for dry pressed, glazed ceramic floor tiles with a low or medium-low water absorption manufactured by single firing. These are suitable for indoor use on floors in residential or commercial premises and models featuring resistance to abrasion can also be employed on façades and outdoor floors.
The relief on the top surface may be similar to that of natural stone, for decorative purposes, or have facets similar to diamond tips, or striated or angular forms to provide a non-slip surface for use on exterior ground or in industrial premises.
Grumpy
Specific characteristics of singlefired, red paste stoneware floor and wall tiles.
“Gres”, or stoneware, floor tiling is the most common name for dry pressed, glazed ceramic floor tiles with a low or medium-low water absorption manufactured by single firing. These are suitable for indoor use on floors in residential or commercial premises and models featuring resistance to abrasion can also be employed on façades and outdoor floors.
The relief on the top surface may be similar to that of natural stone, for decorative purposes, or have facets similar to diamond tips, or striated or angular forms to provide a non-slip surface for use on exterior ground or in industrial premises.
Grumpy
