What is GVT tiles?

Digital wall tiles, ceramic floor tiles, vitrified tiles, polished glazed vitrified tiles, double-charged tiles, and nano-polished tiles are just a few examples of the various types of tiles available. Digital glazed vitrified tiles come in two primary varieties: PGVT, which has glossy surfaces, and GVT, which has matt finishes. So let’s study in detail what is GVT tiles meaning.

What are GVT tiles?

Glazed Vitrified Tiles are defined as having a Glazed surface on top of the tiles. Less than 1mm thick is the glaze surface coating layer. There are many glazes available for a matte and glossy appearance. A variety of coatings, including Engobe, TR, and Opaque, is applied to the tiles' surface before burning. Layer coatings have varying compositions depending on the density, viscosity, and weight of various tile surface finishes.  

In digital vitrified tiles, the design is printed on the tile's surface using an inkjet printing device. The surfaces may be printed with the same design or a random design. When the tiles are printed, there may be 2 to 10 different design phases. The tiles can have any kind of design printed on them, including posters, photographs, stone, marble, and wooden designs. The surface of tiles can easily be printed with any customised pictures you desire.

What are PGVT tiles full form?

Polished Glazed Vitrified Tiles are referred to as PGVT. As its name suggests, PGVT tiles have a glossy surface and a high reflecting index, allowing them to shine brightly. PGVT tiles feature a glossy surface and a very high reflecting index. Polished, glazed, vitrified tiles have patterns that are very similar to those found in Italian marble. This tells you what PGVT tiles means.

What is the HS code for glazed vitrified tiles?

• HS code 69071010 - For polished or unpolished vitrified tiles. 

• HS code 69072100 - For a weight-based water absorption coefficient of no more than 0.5%.  

• HS code 69072300 - If the weight-based water absorption coefficient is greater than 10%. 

• HS code 6908 - Wall tiles, glazed ceramic mosaic cubes, and glazed ceramic flags and paving.

This is all you need to know about GVT tiles meaning.