Clay Tiles & Jali Products: selection, installation and care
Practical material guidance from ONLYSTONE in Jigani, Bengaluru. Confirm product-specific requirements with our team and your installer.
Product selection
Choosing Clay Tiles & Jali Products
Match the clay product to its role
Roof tiles, wall tiles, floor tiles and decorative jali blocks have different uses. Choose the exact product for weather exposure, traffic and the intended supporting structure. Review colour variation and the appearance of joints using real samples.
Plan openings
For jali, discuss privacy, ventilation, rain exposure and cleaning access. Confirm dimensions, frame details and required quantities with the installer before ordering.
Installation
Installing Clay Tiles & Jali Products
Use the right assembly
Have the installer follow the specific roof, wall, floor or jali system. Check support, compatible bedding or fixings, joints and drainage. Decorative jali must not be treated as load-bearing without a design confirming that use.
Check before completion
Protect clay pieces from impacts during handling. Confirm alignment and keep mortar residue from drying on the surface. Roof installations need a suitable roofing design, safe access and properly detailed weather protection.
Maintenance
Maintaining Clay Tiles & Jali Products
Clean gently
Brush away loose dust with a soft brush. Use a clay-compatible cleaning process for the exact finish and avoid aggressive chemicals or tools that could damage the face. Keep jali openings free of debris.
Watch for moisture
Recurring white deposits or damp patches may indicate water movement. Investigate drainage and weather details before applying cosmetic treatments. Roof maintenance should be performed with appropriate access equipment, not by walking casually on tiles.
Care
Caring for Clay Tiles & Jali Products
Preserve the natural finish
Ask whether sealing is suitable for the product and exposure; test a sample because colour may change. Avoid trapping persistent moisture behind inappropriate coatings.
Repair with matching pieces
Keep spare tiles or jali blocks from the same order. Have cracked pieces and loose sections assessed promptly. Do not lean heavy objects against a decorative screen or modify its support without checking the design.
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