Twice made (?) tiles.

[patp]

An elderly relative of mine who was "in the bathroom trade" mentioned to my husband something about some really nice "twice made" tiles that give a beautiful fine finish. Anyone know what he is talking about? 

[PeterW]

Double charged  could be what they are referring to. That means they get double thickness of the glaze or pattern applied. @nod may be able to elaborate a bit more. 

[nod]

Sounds like Something lost in translation 

Ive never heard that expression 

Sorry ? 

[Gus Potter]

1 hour ago, PeterW said:

Double charged  could be what they are referring to. That means they get double thickness of the glaze or pattern applied. @nod may be able to elaborate a bit more. 

 

Thanks Peter, learn something new every day.

 

Here is a question. A while ago I was working with a traditional sparkie and he referred to this area (see below with the question mark) in an attic / loft truss as being the "campsile" not sure if I have the spelling right. I think this may be an expression local to Lanarkshire in Scotland. For example we call noggings " dwangs" in Scotland. What is it called in other parts of the UK?

[patp]

Yes it does seem as though he means "Double Charged" tiles. They have two layers of pigment and glaze and are harder wearing than ordinary tiles. An alternative to marble.