What is the difference between ceramic tile and porcelain tile, other than price?
Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile. The major differences are: Porcelain tile is harder and denser than other types of ceramic tile. Porcelain tile is frost proof because of water absorption rates of less than 0.5%. Q Are there any special requirements for installing porcelain tile? Yes, because porcelain bodied tiles are so hard and dense, a “modified” or latex Portland cement mortar is the minimum bonding material to be used, therefore, it is a little more expensive. Q Why would I want to buy a porcelain or “frost resistant” tile? If the tile is going to be installed outdoors or will be subjected to freezing temperatures it should have a low absorption factor otherwise the tile may crack due to the freeze-thaw cycles it would be exposed to. Another reason is that some porcelain is a “Through Body” type of tile, meaning that it is the same color throughout the body of the tile. Q Is ceramic floor tile slippery? Any floor, vinyl, hardwood, laminate, or ceramic tile can be slipper
