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No. Porcelain is a type of ceramic. if installed correctly with first quality goods neither floor will chip, scrape or crack. All of the price in any type of tile ceramic porcelain or natural stone has completely to do with the labor involved in manufacture. The more labor or steps that are involved in adding color or glaze or sizing, the higher the cost because they have more money invested in that particular tile.
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Can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile together on a floor?
can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile on a bathroom floor
How many pounds of pressure does it take to break tile?
depends on the kind of tile & the thickness & obviously the test method Ceramic or Saltillo will break much easier than Porcelain need more info
Is porcelain tile stronger than granite tile?
Yes
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What advantage does porcelain tile give?
Porcelain tile is very durable. It can withstand heavy traffic, and is easy to clean. Porcelain tile doesn't deform in extreme temperatures. It is also skid resistant.
Can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile together on a floor?
can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile on a bathroom floor
Is porcelain or ceramic tile more durable?
porcelain
what is porcelain tile?
The difference between porcelain tile and ceramic tile Porcelain tiles have a water absorption of 0.5% or less. To test this issue, the burnt tile is first weighed in the oven, then boiled for five hours and left in water for up to 24 hours. Then it is weighed again. If the weight of the tile increases by less than half a percent as a result of absorbing water to its surface, it is considered porcelain. To achieve such density, a special glycoline compound is used, which is better and purer than ceramic. This material often contains significant amounts of quartz and feldspar. Porcelain tiles are heated at a temperature between 2200 and 2500 degrees Fahrenheit. Both ceramic and porcelain usually have a glossy surface that makes them difficult to distinguish from each other. But some leave ceramic tiles unpolished, while porcelain is always polished. As it seems, the main difference is that porcelain tile is more resistant to water than ceramic tile and is less prone to swelling with water.
What are some of the differences between porcelain tile and ceramic tile?
The use of the words porcelain and ceramic to describe tiles is somewhat confusing as most are described as ceramic, then divided between porcelain and non-porcelain. The main differences are that porcelain tiles are denser, smoother and more impervious to moisture, whereas ceramic or non-porcelain tiles are softer. Therefore porcelain tiles are more suitable for areas that get harder wear.
Can you install travertine on a ceiling?
Travertine is no more or less tile than ceramic or Porcelain in that application, although it may actually be lighter.. anyone that can install tile on a ceiling could do Travertine..
How do you know if porcelain tile is pre sealed?
Porcelain tile is basicaly glass & doesnt need to be sealed, sounds like some sales person is trying to sell you a smoke grinder. The grout should be sealed but your wasting your money sealing a porcelain tile. Ceramic, maybe, saltillo absolutely, but not the porcelain.
Does wood flooring adhesive have to be removed before you lay a porcelain or ceramic tile?
No, but it does have to be smooth, preferably sanded.
How many pounds of pressure does it take to break tile?
depends on the kind of tile & the thickness & obviously the test method Ceramic or Saltillo will break much easier than Porcelain need more info
Is porcelain tile stronger than granite tile?
Yes
Is the ceramic tile made in colombia better than made in china?
Generally speaking, yes. Most colombian tile is of superior quality when it is compared to Chinese tile.
What is tile?
Tile is a building material you can use in commercial and residential use. There are certain kinds of tile you can use and they can be installed indoors and outdoors. You can choose between ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, slate, natural stone tile, and other types.
Is it worth paying more for porcelain tiles?
That depends how much more and how much you like the look. If on the wall, wear and tear means little. (added to original answer): Porcelain is harder and denser than ceramic tile. It will take more abuse without cracking, and can be used outdoors in harsh climates because it will withstand freeze/thaw cycles that ceramic cannot. So your answer depends on how you're going to use it. If you're putting the tile on a kitchen floor or billiards room where hard things are likely to be dropped on it, then yes, porcelain is worth paying more. But if you're installing tile on a bathroom floor, where the hardest thing to hit the floor are plastic shampoo bottles, then no - the higher price of porcelain isn't worth it unless you just happen to like the look of your porcelain choice better than a ceramic choice. There are different kinds of porcelain, too - which might make a difference when used outdoors or in rooms where there will be much heavy use. Some porcelain tiles have a dense gray body and a glazed color top coat; others are "color-through" or "color-body" porcelain - in these, the same color of the surface is the same color throughout. They cost more than glazed porcelain. If you chip a glazed porcelain tile, the gray body will show through. If you chip a color-body porcelain tile, the chipped area will likely be insignificant or nearly invisible.
