When deciding between ceramic vs.
Ceramic or porcelain tile for kitchen.
Ceramic and porcelain tiles are frequently used in bathrooms and showers.
Porcelain tiles for shower installation some decorators suggest balancing functionality and your budget by using ceramic shower tiles for walls and porcelain shower tiles for the flooring.
Porcelain tile achieves this by using clays with finer particles fired at a higher temperature which creates a harder less porous surface than can be achieved by standard ceramic tiles this inherent versatility gives.
Furniture such as kitchen chairs are less likely to damage porcelain than other ceramic tiles even those with a glaze applied.
The clays used for ceramic tile are less dense than porcelain clays which means ceramic tiles are somewhat more prone to cracking and breaking.
Some porcelain tiles maintain color throughout the entire tile.
In general ceramic tile is slightly cheaper than porcelain tile because the porcelain tile is made differently which makes it more durable and denser than ceramic tile.
When looking into kitchen backsplash cost comparison take into consideration that the price of porcelain and ceramic tiles does not cover the cost of installation.
Slate and tumbled natural stone tiles are also perfect for fitting in with any kitchen decor offering a timeless look with many different styles that are easy to clean and maintain.