What are the advantages/uses of ceramic versus porcelain tile?
You’ll also find that “through-body” porcelains (unglazed so that the pattern goes all the way through) will give you a more authentic look if you’re leaning towards a stone or scored concrete look. Lower-end glazed ceramic tiles may emulate a stone look from a distance, but can look hazy and blury up close. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are both made from clay or “bisque” – meaning that they are formed and fired in a kiln. They can either be glazed or not. Ceramic tiles are made of either red or white clay (red is a little softer and usually a little less expensive) and are usually glazed. Rather than just choosing to use either ceramic or porcelain, consider your traffic and budget needs and look at the hardness rating of a specific tile to select your floor. There are many ceramics that are rated for light commercial use – and that is generally hearty enough for residential needs. Porcelain tiles are the strongest fired product that you can purchase in tile form and many are commercia
