Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile

Maintenance: Ceramic flooring is easy to care for. Dirt, stains, and liquids all rest on the surface of the material, which allows you to easily wipe them away. Typical maintenance of ceramic consists of sweeping or vacuuming with the proper brush attachment. When stains do set in, most heavy duty cleaners can be used to remove the stain without having to worry about damaging the material.

Cost Effective: Ceramic tile generally costs less than other tile options. Though this material may cost less, there are various textures and patterns to choose from. This type of flooring is cost effective. Though it may be more costly to install than other hard surfaces its limited upkeep and maintenance adds to its value over time.

Design and Style Flexibility: Varying in sizing options allows for ceramic tile to have design flexibility. Ranging from 6” x 6” to 24” x 24”, give more options to the customer to create unique designs. For many customers style is vital when choosing a product. Ceramic is no exception to this rule. There are various finishes to choose from to fit any personal style.

Installation Variety: There are numerous online platforms that show the variety of how tile can be installed. This gives today’s customer’s options for laying tile in more areas than on a floor only. Backsplashes, porticos, and murals can be tiled artistically. You can match tiled floors to tile on walls or contrast the two to create a stand out vision in your home.

Durability: Porcelain is some of the toughest flooring available. It is hard, thick, and very solid. Due to its strong characteristics, porcelain is resistant to heavy impact and can be used in commercial environments. This type of flooring is equipped to handle high traffic areas.

Stain Resistant: Another benefit of porcelain flooring is that it is naturally stain resistant. Porcelain is able to repel liquid penetration, so staining agents aren’t able to soak into the material. Once porcelain is glazed this effect is even more dramatic.

Low Maintenance: This material is tough, and simple to maintain. It does not require any special sealing to keep out water as other materials do. Water can be wiped right off of this material and won’t cause any damage. Typically porcelain is used in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and mudrooms where moisture is most common.

Style: Porcelain is offered in many different colors and textures. The design options are endless. Many companies are recreating natural surfaces, such as wood grain and marble patterns.