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What are the property differences between porcelain versus slate?

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What are the property differences between porcelain versus slate?

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Answer Hi Lisa;No matter which of those hard surfaced floorings you install, you will have to keep temperature and humidity ranges within certain parameters. Those parameters can be found in the installation specifications published by the EXACT manufacturers of the products you like, and by the adhesive and concrete manufacturers used to install those floor coverings. Therefore, obtain those installation specifications BEFORE you purchase anything, so you will know what will be needed for those types of floor coverings to exist in your new home. Those parameters may mean you will need a humdifier or dehumidifier, and additional expenses for heating and air conditioning fuels (natural gas, oil, electric, etc.), so the true cost of those types of floor coverings will be product, installation, maintenance, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) costs. Also remember that those types of floorings are hard surfaced and non-absorbent. They, as other hard surfaced flooring prod

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