How Do You Tell The Difference Between Porcelain And Ceramic Tiles?
Before you buy tile for your tiling project, it’s important to know the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles. • Be aware that they are both made from a mixture of clays and other materials, then kiln-fired to approximately 1400 degrees. In general, both porcelain and ceramic tile are called “ceramic tile”. These tiles are divided into two groups: Non-porcelain tiles and porcelain tiles. The non-porcelain tiles are referred to as ceramic tiles by themselves, separate from porcelain tiles. Now is that confusing? Let’s further define the two groups: • Group one: the non-porcelain tiles are generally made from red or white clay mixtures. They are finished with a durable glaze which carries the color and pattern of the finished tile; although an assortment of tile dyes are used for coloring. They are used in both wall tile and floor tile applications and are softer and easier to cut than porcelain. These non-porcelain ceramic tiles are usually suitable for very light to moderate t
• Be aware that they are both made from a mixture of clays and other materials, then kiln-fired to approximately 1400 degrees. In general, both porcelain and ceramic tile are called “ceramic tile”. These tiles are divided into two groups: Non-porcelain tiles and porcelain tiles. The non-porcelain tiles are referred to as ceramic tiles by themselves, separate from porcelain tiles. Now is that confusing? Let’s further define the two groups: • Group one: the non-porcelain tiles are generally made from red or white clay mixtures. They are finished with a durable glaze which carries the color and pattern of the finished tile; although an assortment of tile dyes are used for coloring. They are used in both wall tile and floor tile applications and are softer and easier to cut than porcelain. These non-porcelain ceramic tiles are usually suitable for very light to moderate traffic as they are more prone to wear and chipping than porcelain tiles. • Group two: the porcelain tiles are generally
