| The word "tile" is derived from the French word | | | | these following things must be taken into |
| "tuile". There are three different types of tiles | | | | considerations: |
| available in market: | | | | 1. The ability to absorb water |
| 1. Ceramic Tile | | | | 2. The glaze hardness |
| 2. Porcelain Tile | | | | 3. The PEI rating of the tile. |
| 3. Glass Tile | | | | Some advantages of ceramic and porcelain tiles are |
| Although most of the customers have a fair enough | | | | given below. |
| idea about Glass Tiles but they get a bit confused | | | | Porcelain Tiles: |
| when it comes to choosing between a ceramic tile | | | | - Much harder and denser as compared to ceramic |
| and a porcelain tile. | | | | tiles |
| The process of making a ceramic tile involves the | | | | - Mostly frost-proof and frost resistant |
| mixing of clay with number of other minerals and | | | | - Not easy to stain or scratch |
| water. This mixture is then heated at a high | | | | - Does not absorbs moisture easily |
| temperature to get it to solidify. The surface of | | | | - Both glazed and unglazed varieties are available |
| ceramic tile becomes porous and for this reason it is | | | | Ceramic Tiles: |
| sealed with a glaze. The ceramic tile gets it main | | | | - Much longer life then other tiles. |
| design and texture due to this glazed surface. | | | | - Fire-proof characteristic |
| On the other hand, the process of making a porcelain | | | | - Do not absorb moisture easily |
| tile is completely different from the ceramic tile. It is | | | | - Colors do not fade or alter easily |
| made from finely-ground sand under extreme | | | | - Slip-resistance, thermal shock-resistance and |
| pressure and high temperature. The end result is a | | | | frost-resistance |
| dense, glass-like material that has 0.5% capability of | | | | Considering the two types of tiles, it is much easier |
| absorbing water. | | | | to install ceramic tiles as compared to porcelain tiles. |
| When a customer decides to install a tile on his roof, | | | | This is for the reason that special tools are required |
| wall or floor he needs to make a decision between a | | | | in order to install porcelain tiles. |
| ceramic tile and a porcelain tile. When choosing among | | | | |