Ceramic Tile vs. Porcelain Tile

Why is Ceramic Tile so popular in commercial projects? Lets look at the basics……

Ceramic tile is known as the most common tile used in residential and commercial projects. A major plus is it’s water resistant, easy to clean, hard-wearing but most of all it does not harbor germs. As well it comes in a variety of colors, shapes and textures to fit your style. Ceramic tile is manufactured through the process of heating and cooling natural clay and minerals. It comes in two different types of finishes; glazed or unglazed. Unglazed ceramic tile is also known as quarry tile, which is durable and inexpensive. Turner Ceramic Tile Installation in Kansas is able to assist in the process of your next project no matter the size.

Ceramic Tile vs. Porcelain Tile

We talked about ceramic tile in the beginning, now let’s talk about porcelain tile. To start off it is manufactured through a process of heating and cooling of natural clay, which is similar to ceramic tile. You also are able to use porcelain tile both indoors or outdoors depending on your project. Porcelain is fired at higher temperatures making it more dense and resistant to moisture. The tile as well comes in a variety of textures, colors and sizes. One of the fastest growing looks for both ceramic tile and porcelain tile is the wood look! It gives warmth and the feel of natural wood but is much easier to clean and maintain. After discussing both ceramic and porcelain tile you are able to see they are both very similar. In general porcelain is harder than ceramic tile and offers design flexibility. What do they have in common the most? They are both hard, heavy and need to be installed using various mortars, grouts and tools. Having a contractor for Ceramic Tile Installation in Olathe KS or the Kansas City metro area can save you on expensive material waste!!