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How are porcelain tiles made?

How are porcelain tiles made?

July 9, 2022 by Yuehaijin

Porcelain tiles are made using very specific clay, with finely-ground sand and feldspar added to the mixture. The tiles are fired at a higher temperature than ceramic, this helps to make porcelain tiles super hardwearing.

Benefits of ceramic tiles

Benefits of ceramic tiles

July 8, 2022 by Yuehaijin

Ceramic tiles have many benefits including: • Light weight, low maintenance and easy installation. • Functional and eye catching, ceramic tiles are perfect for both bathroom and kitchen splashbacks. • The flexibility of ceramic allows for more creative designs.

What are the main differences between porcelain and ceramic tiles?

What are the main differences between porcelain and ceramic tiles?

July 6, 2022 by Yuehaijin

Often difficult to tell apart, ceramic and porcelain tiles are made with very similar materials and processes, but there are slight differences between the two types. In general, The main difference between a porcelain and ceramic tile is the rate of water they absorb. Porcelain tiles absorb less than 0.5% of water whilst ceramic and other non-porcelain tiles will absorb more.Porcelain tile is harder than ceramic.Although both are made from clay and other naturally occurring materials fired in a kiln, the clay use…