Ceramic floor tile is a great flooring material that is very low maintenance, durable and stylish. This type of flooring is available in sizes anywhere from one square inch to eighteen square inches. The very small, one square inch size is great for very high traffic and moisture prone areas, like swimming pools. The largest tiles aren't the best choice for high traffic areas, but they are very popular for creating a vast, open feel. It is also available in a huge variety of designs, textures, and colors. It is the most waterproof of all tile types. They are thin and dense, and can be glazed, matte, embossed, textured, and anti slip. It is made from clay, and/or other minerals, and material is fired in a kiln. Then clay tiles are treated in one of two ways- glazed or unglazed. Glazed tile has color added to it after firing, and allows for brighter colors, and increased stain resistance. These tiles are usually used on walls and countertops, because they have a very slick and glassy surface. Unglazed tiles are sometimes referred to as quarry tiles. The pigment and color in these tiles is natural, and these tiles must be sealed for stain resistance.