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FLOORING TIPS WITH BRIAN IGGULDEN FROM MICHAEL’S CARPET AND FLOORING
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE CERAMIC TILES OVER PORCELAIN? “I’m thinking of changing my Kitchen, Entry and Bathroom floors, do I use Ceramic or Porcelain tiles?” “My friends advise me that Ceramic tiles will chip and crack, and Porcelain will not?” One of the things customers ask of us when the process of deciding to purchase new flooring for Kitchens, Bathrooms and Entries begins. First though, we need to know the difference between, Ceramic and Porcelain tiles.
BRIAN IGGULDEN
Ceramic tiles are generally made from a clay base or a mixture of clay with other materials added, finished with a hard glaze which carries the colour and pattern. They are then Kiln fired, much the same as you would fire a coffee cup or a vase at a ceramic class. The clay is usually red or white. My experience has been, the redder the clay base the less expensive and less durable the tile. I have found that generally the greyer the bisque (or clay) the more durable the tiles. These tiles can be used on both the floor and wall. If you chip them you will usually see the clay bisque as the colour will come off with the chipped glaze.
Ceramic tiles are generally a softer product that cuts easier, and has a higher water absorption rate. They should not be used outside or in conditions that may freeze. Porcelain tiles are generally made by what is known as the dust pressed method from porcelain clay. This results in a denser tile, impervious, fine grained and generally smooth. Porcelain tiles can be crafted to look more like natural stones. They come glazed or unglazed, have a lower water absorption rate and are extremely durable. Some Porcelain tiles are classed as frost proof with a water absorption rate of less than o.5%. These can be used outdoors on porches, walkways, sunrooms etc. Unglazed are recommended. Most consumers are under the impression that Porcelain tiles have the colour all the way through so that if they chip you cannot tell. This is only true in what we call a full body Porcelain tile which are generally more expensive than regular Porcelain tiles.
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