What are the differences between Porcelain, Glass and Ceramic tiles?
Pocelain tile is more scratch resistant than ceramic tile. Porcelain is made from finer, denser clay, which results in a denser, harder body. Also porcelain tile is fired at higher temperatures than ceramic, resulting in superior durability and stain resistance. Porcelain tiles are frost resistant or frost proof. Glazed porcelain tiles are much harder and more wear and damage resistant than non-porcelain ceramic tiles, making them suitable for any application from light traffic to the heaviest residential and light commercial traffic. Full body porcelain tiles carry the color and pattern through the entire thickness of the tile, making it virtually impervious to wear and are suitable for any application from residential to the highest traffic commercial or industrial applications. Glass tiles are frost proof, resistant to fading, discolorations and chemical damage. They are also impervious to water and stains. These properties make them suitable for home use, including back splashes, s
