What is the difference between ceramic, porcelain and natural tile?
Natural tile is quarried from the sides of mountains all over the world in large blocks. These blocks are then cut down into small tile sized pieces and polished using diamond infused pads. These pads, just like sandpaper on wood, sequentially bring out the desired level of gloss. There are no artificial properties added to the tile and your finished product will reflect the nature of the ground’s mineral make up where the stone is quarried. Ceramic tile is traditionally kiln fired white or red clay. The desired pattern or color is added to the surface and almost all tiles are then covered with a liquid glass finish which makes them impervious to almost any wear or abuse. Ceramic tile is traditionally used in lighter traffic areas such as homes or walls. Porcelain tile is also made from clay, but the material is pressed to greatly increase the density of the material. This helps the tile resist moisture and staining. Some of these tiles carry their color all the way through the tile ma
