Porcelain or Ceramic Tiles, what is the difference?

Dear Readers, In this blog we will be discussing the difference between the actual materials to help you make up your mind and make the right decision for your home. Porcelain Porcelain tiles are made by the dust pressed method from Porcelain clay's this means the tile is denser and more durable than Ceramic tiles. The finish is a finer grained and smoother with sharply formed faces.  Because of the above you will find Porcelain tiles are more versatile than Ceramic's as they are good for light and heavy traffic.  Full body porcelain tiles carry the color and pattern through the entire thickness of the tile.  Porcelain tiles are usually more expensive than Ceramic. Ceramic Ceramic Tiles are also known as non-porcelain tiles.  Ceramic tiles are generally made from red or white clay mixtures and are finished with a durable glaze.  The glaze carries the color and pattern of the finished tile, however, tile dyes can be used in the coloring.  Ceramic tiles can be easier to work with as they are softer and easier to cut than Porcelain. Due to this they are more prone to wear and are usually suitable for very light to moderate traffic.  Your choice should be determined by where you are tiling and of course budget.  We have uploaded more tiles to choose from in both Ceramic and Porcelain, if you require expert advise please call us on 01722 444922 or visit www.tilesandceramics.co.uk What would you like us to review next time on our blog?

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