Choosing Your Tile
Ceramic Tile
- Made from red or white clay and fired in a kiln
- Typically finished with a durable glaze that defines the tile’s color and pattern
- Available for both wall and floor applications
- Softer and easier to cut than porcelain — ideal for DIY projects or intricate installations
- Best suited for low to moderate traffic areas, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, or backsplashes
- Less resistant to frost, making it less suitable for outdoor use in colder climates
- More prone to chipping and surface wear over time compared to porcelain
Porcelain Tile
- Made from refined porcelain clays and pressed under high pressure
- Dense, durable, and impervious to moisture, making it ideal for wet or high-traffic areas
- Highly frost-resistant or frost-proof, suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Significantly harder and more resistant to damage than ceramic tile
- Suitable for any application — from light residential use to heavy commercial and industrial settings
- Many styles feature through-body color, meaning the pattern or color runs throughout the entire tile
- Available in a variety of finishes including matte, unglazed, and high-polish
- Virtually impervious to wear, making it a long-lasting choice for busy spaces like kitchens, mudrooms, or entryways
