Saturday 21 January 2017

CERAMIC TILES VERSES PORCELAIN TILES

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Ceramic and Porcelain are from the same family but they are relatively different from each other.

Both Ceramic and Porcelain have similarities.

Both are:-

  • Durable
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Are attractive.
  • Glazed 

Differences between Ceramic and Porcelain.

  • Composition.


Ceramic is made up clay and water which are put under a glaze as ceramic is naturally porous.
Porcelain is made up of sand-like materials glazed under high pressure and heat.

  • Density

Porcelain tiles are denser than ceramic tiles meaning it absorbs less water compared to ceramic.This also allows porcelain tiles to have the advantage of being installed outdoors as compared to ceramic.

  • Strength

Porcelain tiles are stronger compared to ceramic tiles

  • Installation 

Ceramic tiles are easy to install compared to Porcelain tiles which need special skills.

  • Affordability
Ceramic are said to be more affordable and available compared to porcelain tiles.


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Article by; Imelda Atieno

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