Understanding Tile Materials: Ceramic, Porcelain, and Stone
You’ll compare ceramic, porcelain, and stone by body, porosity, and wear. Ceramic uses pressed clays with glazes; it’s economical but higher absorption. Porcelain is vitrified, <0.5% water uptake, tight sizing, and PEI 4–5 for traffic. Stone varies: marble stains, granite is harder; most need sealing. Choose sizes/thickness to suit subfloor flatness and load. Prep substrates, […]