Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile

Join Arizona Tile Purchasing Agent, Riccardo, and explore the nuances between ceramic and porcelain tiles, aiding your decision-making for your upcoming project. While many use the terms interchangeably, the production methods yield subtle differences. Ceramic tiles, crafted from clay, sand, and quartz, can be glazed for color and texture. Monocottura involves a single firing, while bicottura has two firings, affecting water absorption. Ceramic tiles, softer and easier to cut, are ideal for interiors but not for freezing temperatures. They offer affordability, easy maintenance, and diverse options. Now, onto porcelain—starting as a refined clay mixture, it undergoes a meticulous process, resulting in durable, water-resistant tiles with various designs. Porcelain’s density, scratch resistance, and stain resistance make it suitable for multiple applications, both indoors and outdoors.