Full Body Vitrified Tiles – Strength in Every Layer
Full Body Vitrified Tiles are built for performance, crafted for elegance, and trusted for durability. Unlike regular tiles that only have surface color or glaze, Full Body Vitrified Tiles have uniform color and design throughout the entire body, which is why they are called “Full Body.” This makes them highly durable, scratch-resistant, and ideal for both residential and commercial projects where long-term performance matters.
These tiles are engineered with a vitrified body that has water absorption between 0.5% and 0.05%, ensuring exceptional strength and minimal porosity. Their solid construction and consistent color allow them to retain beauty even after cutting or heavy use, making them a popular choice for floors, countertops, and exterior applications.
If you’re looking for tiles that match the toughness of stone or granite but offer more color variety and better design flexibility, Full Body Vitrified Tiles are your perfect fit.
Design & Finish Options For Full Body Tiles
Full Body Vitrified Tiles are available in a range of subtle and sophisticated finishes that highlight their natural appeal:
| Finish | Description |
|---|---|
| Matte Finish | The most common and practical option, elegant, slip-resistant, and ideal for high-traffic spaces. |
| Glossy Finish | In glossy variants, the shine comes from the body itself and not from any additional glaze, giving the tile a distinct, rich finish. |
Ideal Spaces for Applications of Full Body Tiles
Because of their durability and color consistency, Full Body Vitrified Tiles are versatile and suitable for a wide variety of applications:
- Indoor Flooring: Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where strength meets elegance.
- Outdoor Flooring: Excellent for parking areas, terraces, and courtyards due to their slip resistance and durability.
- Commercial Spaces: Ideal for offices, malls, and showrooms where heavy footfall demands long-lasting performance.
- Wall Cladding: Adds a uniform, contemporary appeal to interior and exterior walls.
- Windowsills and Door Frames: Large-size tiles like 1200x1800mm or 1200x2400mm are used for windows and door surrounds, providing a clean, seamless finish.
- Countertops: Their hardness, stain resistance, and color range make them a great substitute for stone or granite countertops.
Available Sizes
Full Body Vitrified Tiles are available in multiple large and standard sizes to suit every requirement:
- 600x600mm (24x24inch), 600x1200mm (24x48inch) and 800x1600mm (32x64inch): Commonly used for flooring and wall cladding in homes and commercial projects. These versatile sizes offer a balanced proportion that fits almost every space, providing excellent strength, flatness, and consistent color throughout the tile body.
- 800x2400mm (32x96inch) and 800x3000mm (32x120inch): Preferred for windowsills, door surrounds, and countertops, where large, seamless surfaces are desired. These bigger formats not only minimize joints but also come in unique colors and shades not naturally found in stone or granite, giving designers more freedom to create distinctive, elegant spaces.
- 800x1200mm (32x48 inch) & 800x1600mm (32x64 inch): Perfect for spacious living rooms, bedrooms, and commercial areas.
- 1200x1800mm (48x72 inch) & 1200x2400mm (48x96 inch): Ideal for luxury projects that demand a grand, seamless finish.
- 1000x1000mm (40x40 inch), 800x800mm (32x32 inch) & 1200x1200mm (48x48 inch): Also available for special design requirements.
All these sizes are available in PGVT High Gloss options, offering flexibility in both design and installation.
Why Choose Full Body Vitrified Tiles
- Uniform Color and Design: The biggest advantage of Full Body tiles is their homogeneous structure. Because the color runs through the entire body, they maintain a perfect look even after edge cuts or grooves, ideal for seamless designs and finishing details.
- Exceptional Strength and Durability: Made from dense vitrified material, these tiles can easily handle heavy foot traffic, abrasion, and load. They’re one of the toughest tile options for both residential and commercial spaces.
- Scratch and Stain Resistance: The strong vitrified body and hard surface make Full Body tiles highly scratch-resistant, ensuring long-term beauty even in busy areas. Their non-porous nature keeps them safe from stains and chemical exposure.
- Natural Stone Alternative: Full Body Vitrified Tiles can be used as a replacement for granite or marble, offering similar strength with a wider variety of colors and textures, including those not available in natural stones.
- Long-Lasting Flatness and Finish: Their excellent surface flatness and robust structure ensure smooth installation and consistent alignment, maintaining a premium look for years.
Technical Overview of Full Body Vitrified Tiles
Here’s a quick look at what makes Full Body tiles structurally unique and functionally superior:
- Water Absorption: With a very low absorption rate of 0.5% to 0.05%, Full Body Vitrified Tiles are nearly non-porous, providing exceptional resistance to water, stains, and moisture.
- Glaze Application: These tiles have only a thin protective layer of glaze, applied primarily to control micro-porosity on the top surface. It protects the tile’s body color and ensures longevity without making the surface overly glossy.
- Body Structure: The entire body of the tile is uniformly colored, unlike ordinary tiles that only have design or color on the top layer. This uniformity gives the tile a homogeneous look, even if it’s chipped, cut, or grooved at a 45° angle, it maintains its consistent shade and appearance.
- Decorative Layer: In some designs, a minor glazing or surface printing is added purely for decorative purposes. However, many full body tiles come without any printed layer, highlighting their natural solid color and texture.
- Surface and Strength: These tiles offer high durability, excellent flatness, and superior scratch resistance, making them ideal for both heavy-traffic and designfocused spaces. They’re strong enough to replace natural materials like granite or stone, and often come in colors and finishes that are not naturally found in those materials.
- Finish and Feel: Full Body Vitrified Tiles are mostly available in matte finishes, providing a sophisticated, slip-resistant surface. Glossy variants do exist, but in these, the shine comes from the body itself, not the glaze. Full Body Glazed Vitrified Tiles are also available, but they are comparatively less scratchresistant.
- Usage Flexibility: Thanks to their toughness, these tiles are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, performing well under different environmental conditions.
Stay Inspired with Tiles Finders
Strength meets style in every detail. At Tiles Finders, we believe true design stands the test of time — just like Full Body Tiles. Their natural depth, lasting character, and subtle elegance make every surface feel grounded and complete. Whether it’s a modern interior or a statement outdoor space, let your imagination shape designs that stay timeless and beautiful.