Tile Types

When it’s time to decide on a tile floor for your project, you can’t go wrong with ceramic, porcelain, or stone. However, you’ll want to consider the differences in appearance, durability, and thickness.

Each flooring tile type is unique in its own way, with porcelain tiles being the strongest and impervious to water damage, and ceramic tiles being easier to cut and having a textured appearance that adds depth to your design.

Ceramic tiles are made from clay and minerals fired at a high temperature. These glazed tiles make good insets or accent pieces since they are able to mimic natural stone and wood and are available in a variety of patterns.

Porcelain floor tiles, like ceramic tiles, are made from fine clay but are fired at a higher temperature. This creates a denser tile that is more durable than ceramic tiles. In fact, porcelain is so durable that it is often used in commercial applications where the floor must stand up to high foot traffic and wear and tear. With a greater density, porcelain is more resistant to moisture, making it a great choice for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms alike. Porcelain is suitable for a wide array of applications both indoor and outdoor, as it’s tough durability can withstand wear from outdoor elements.
Porcelain stone lookalikes come with authentic color variations, veining and pitting while porcelain wood lookalikes perfectly copy natural graining and hardwood patterns. Porcelain tiles are up to date on the latest trends with styles like washed cement effects, block flooring, and chevron patterns.

Ceramic Floor and Wall | Porcelain Floor | Porcelain Slabs | Porcelain, Ceramic and Glass Mosaics

Porcelain

Multiple Thickness | 6mm to 12mm

Multiple Construction | Rectified, double-loaded, full body, glazed, anti-slip

Multiple Accreditation | Various PEI ratings, Various slip resistance levels, ISO and or SABS standards Certification

Ceramic

Multiple Thickness | 5mm to 9mm

Multiple Construction | Glossy/Shiny, Matt, Beveled, Patterned/Decor