Glazed Tiles Market Plying for Significant Growth | 2026
Glazed
tiles are primarily ceramic tiles. These are manufactured by applying
a thin layer of enamel or liquid glass over a ceramic tile to create
shine and luster. Several types of glazes are available depending
upon the finish and application of ceramic and porcelain tiles. The
process of glazing needs to be performed before tiles enter the kiln.
During the heating process in the kiln, the applied glaze fuses with
the tile underneath to create a shiny and lustrous look. Glazing not
only improves the esthetics of tiles, but it also makes tiles liquid
resistant. An unglazed tile immediately absorbs any liquid that comes
in contact with it. Glazing also offers various colors, finishes,
styles, and textures. It carries economic benefits as well. The base
tile can be made of economical and low- density materials and later
high-end glaze can be applied to improve esthetics. Various pigments
can be added to the glaze to create almost infinite color
combinations and patterns. Glazing can create matt and glossy
finishes over tiles.
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Glazed
Tiles Market: Drivers & Restraints
Glazed
tiles are also easy to clean and maintain, as they are stain
resistant. Glazed tiles are used widely in flooring applications.
Growth in the global flooring market is projected to directly boost
the demand for glazed tiles. The flooring market in developed regions
such as Europe is expected to expand at a sluggish pace owing to the
implementation of stringent governmental regulations and saturation
of the construction industry. Glazing (if glazing material is liquid
glass) can reduce the durability of tiles, as the glaze material is
brittle and thin. The robustness of glazed tiles is compromised as
compared to their unglazed counterparts due to the lower density and
thinness. Furthermore, in terms of grip, glazed tiles perform
relatively poorly than unglazed tiles (as unglazed tiles usually have
matt finish). Unglazed tiles are preferred in areas where foot
traffic is relatively high and in outdoor applications such as
airports, subways, railway stations, and walkways as these tiles are
durable and offer better grip.
Glazed
Tiles Market: Key Segment
Based
on texture/finish, the global glazed tiles market can be segmented
into matte, satin, opaque, transparent, shining, and others. Each of
the texture can be achieved by specific combination of glaze and
baking temperature. Based on type of glaze, the glazed tiles market
can be divided into enamel, liquid glass, and others. Liquid glass is
primarily used in several industries, as several textures, colors,
and patterns can be easily achieved. Based on application, the glazed
tiles market can be classified into residential, commercial,
industrial, and infrastructure. Furthermore, based on market, the
glazed tiles market can be segregated into new installation and
replacement (repairs & maintenance).
Glazed
Tiles Market: Regional Outlook
In
terms of region, the global glazed tiles market can be split into
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East &
Africa. Asia Pacific is a major region of the glazed tiles market, as
the building & construction industry is rapidly expanding in
India, China, and ASEAN. The construction industry in Europe is
well-developed and well-established. Countries such as Italy, Spain,
Turkey, Portugal, and Russia are some of the major producers of
ceramic and glazed tiles in Europe. Large numbers of enterprises in
the construction industry are operating throughout Europe, especially
in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the
U.K., Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden. The construction
industry in Germany, the U.K., France, Turkey, Italy, and Spain is in
three-digit billion euros.
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Glazed
Tiles Market: Key Players
Prominent
players operating in the global glazed tiles market include KITO
Ceramics, Hangzhou Nabel Group Co., Ltd, Dongpeng Ceramic, Foshan
Shiwan Eagle Brand Ceramics Co., Ltd., and Foshan Oceano Ceramics
Co., Ltd.
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