Many are the benefits that we can get from a porcelain floor if we use it for our bathroom, kitchen or high traffic areas. Since porcelain is more dense than ceramic, is less prone to absorb moisture and its superior in performance with respect to resistance to staining. Porcelain is also six times more resistant to frost, so it is less likely to crack in cold weather.

These properties make porcelain an excellent choice for outdoor applications and for use within refrigerated areas. The lower rate of moisture absorption makes the porcelain a better choice in high humidity rooms such as bathrooms. Also due to its density, porcelain provides much greater resistance to chipping the ceramic tiles.

How to identify the porcelain flooring tiles:

Both ceramic and porcelain tiles come in a wide variety of designs and colors. The difference in the tables are generally identified by looking at the back of the piece. Ceramic tiles are usually dark red or terra cotta colored on the back, while the porcelain can be dark or light brown.

What to consider when buying porcelain:

While both products offer many colors, there is usually a wider selection of styles and colors of ceramic tiles. The porcelain tends to be more expensive. The great advantage of porcelain tile is its strong force, also contributes to a major disadvantage that porcelain tiles are more difficult to cut and handle than ceramic tiles.

Where to apply ceramic and porcelain tile flooring:

You can use both ceramic tiles or porcelain in the bathrooms, backsplashes, countertops and floors. High traffic areas such as corridors, backyards; also in the patio by the grill and the swimming pool surroundings, are areas that are normally the best places where you can install ceramic or porcelain tiles.