Tile flooring is stylish and durable. Although ceramic and porcelain tile share some similarities, their significant differences have a bearing on floor location and installation. Here’s what homeowners should know about porcelain versus ceramic tile.

Porcelain Tile Flooring

Porcelain tile is an extremely durable material. It’s finer in texture than other clays and is fired at higher temperatures than earthenware ceramics. As a result, the surface of porcelain is less porous. Porcelain tile is suitable for indoor or outdoor installations. Like other titles, it’s water- and stain-resistant.

Glazed porcelain flooring lasts for decades. To stay fresh and clean, it requires only regular sweeping or vacuuming and mopping. Use a mild cleanser and a mop or soft-bristled brush to clean the surface.

Because porcelain tiles require special tools to install, work with a professional crew if you choose porcelain tile for your floors.

Ceramic Tile Flooring

Ceramic tile, like porcelain, is very durable, but both titles may chip or crack under too much pressure. Be careful when repositioning appliances or rolling heavy furniture over a tile floor.

Ceramic tile is less impervious to the cold than porcelain tiles and should usually be used only indoors. Similar to porcelain, glazed ceramic tiles can also last for decades. You clean them in the same way, too, with routine sweeping or vacuuming and mopping. Installers usually find ceramic tile flooring easier to cut than porcelain. If attempting to lay a tile floor as a DIY project, you may want to stay away from porcelain.

If you need expert help installing tile flooring, contact Accent Flooring in Cincinnati, OH. Their designers will work with you to make the right flooring decisions for your home, regardless of pattern, color, or texture. Their experienced installers will configure the subfloor and choose the correct setting material to achieve superior results. Call (513) 481-8600 to discuss your flooring needs, or visit them online to learn more about ceramic tile flooring and installation.