Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile

What is the Difference? A rectangle is not a square but a square is a rectangle. This is the same type of confusion that we have with porcelain and ceramic tile. Ceramic Tile is made the same way as porcelain but porcelain is just heated at a higher temperature.

Construction? Ceramic tiles tend to have a red back on them and this is because of the way they are made and the material that goes inside of them. Manufactures make the tile using white, brown, or red clay and then it is put in a high temperature to harden the tile.

Porcelain tile is the same process but instead mixed with finely-ground sand and feldspar is added to the mixture. Compared to ceramic tile, porcelain tile is heated at a much higher temperature. This makes porcelain tile much more effective in not cracking as much.

Pros and cons of porcelain tile – The makeup and the process of making porcelain tile makes porcelain the most durable type of tile on the market. Porcelain is harder, denser, tougher, and less porous than ceramic tile. The absorption rate of porcelain is very low, basically making the tile water resistant, even if water has been sitting on the tile for long periods of time. These perks allow the tile to be a perfect choice for any room in the house that would be a moisture prone area. These perks also make a great combination for a tile that should be placed in with high traffic or heavy objects that will be in the area of the home.