Yesterday we talked about ceramic tile. Today we're going to cover porcelain tile. Porcelain tile is actually very similar to ceramic tile! So much so that it's ceramic tile with a water absorption rate of less than .5%. Due to the fact that porcelain is fired at temperatures of more than 2400 degrees, it's usually more dense which results in the smaller absorption rate. Because it's more dense, it also results in a tile that doesn't stain nearly as easily!
The pricing for porcelain is very similar to that of ceramic tile as well. When you tile with either ceramic or porcelain tile you need to keep in mind that the floor will feel cooler than it normally would. So if you're in a colder climate think about using radiant heat underneath your floor. There are many countries that make porcelain tile but some of the bigger ones include the U.S., Spain, and Italy. They can also be found in through-body color, which I would recommend. Here are some of my favorite porcelain tiles:
1. Dechirer by Stone Source
2. Orange Mod Dots from Mod Walls
3. Chartreuse Mosaic Tiles from Etsy Seller ChristinaRoot
4. Lappato from Clad Tile
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