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Here you will find the definitions to technical terms that relate to the tile industry. Please use the alphabet buttons below to jump down through the term list, or enter a keyword into the "Search" box to find terms and/or definitions containing your search string.

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Underglaze decoration
See Decoration, underglaze. Unglazed paver tile. See Pavers.

Unglazed quarry tile
See Quarry tile.

Unglazed tile
A hard, dense tile of homogeneous composition throughout, deriving color and texture from the materials of which the body is made. The colors and characteristics of the tile are determined by the materials used in the body, the method of manufacture, and the thermal treatment. (ASTM C 242).