8 Ways Ceramic is used in Modern, Day-to-Day Life Do you think you come into contact with ceramic in your day-to-day life? We've put together a list of 8 ways ceramic is used in modern life, the obvious and the not so obvious. Take a read and you might just be surprised! THE OBVIOUS 1. Tiles Our roofs, bathrooms and kitchens are covered in ceramic tiles. Ceramic can be glazed with different colours and printed with any design, so tiles can be tailored to different people’s tastes. They are tough and easy to wipe clean once glazed which is perfect for use in the kitchen or bathroom! 2. Cookware Majority of crockery and pots are made from ceramic. From unglazed to glazed, mortar and pestles to the mug that holds your tea, ceramic is a staple material in the kitchen. Ceramic knives have also become common, they are one of the hardest knives you can buy yet are extremely lightweight! 3. Brick
Our homes are made from brick and are held together by cement, both of which are types of ceramic. Without ceramic, what would we use instead to create the four walls of our homes?