When looking for design ideas, you've definitely come across hundreds of glamorously tiled powder rooms, bathrooms, or master bathrooms. Have you questioned why there are so many tile styles and alternatives, and which tile best suits you? Let's take a closer look at why porcelain tiles are the best choice for your home...

Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain is a more refined type of clay ceramic tile. Porcelain tiles are more durable than red clay ceramic counterparts because they are made with a higher ratio of silica and quartz and baked or fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tiles are chameleons in that they can come in a broad range of colours and designs. 

Porcelain tiles can be glazed, etched, and texturised to seem like hardwood planks, marble, or industrial bricks. Remember that installing porcelain tile on your own can be challenging since the tile is a stronger and denser substance than ceramic and necessitates using a specific tool: a diamond blade wet saw.

Benefits of Porcelain Tiles 

Wear-resistant

Ceramic tiles wear out faster than porcelain tiles, implying that porcelain lasts longer. Porcelain tiles have fewer air spaces throughout than Ceramic tiles. This makes it denser, thicker, and more resilient. As a result, there is a reduced chance of your porcelain tile flooring cracking or fracturing.

Porcelain tiles are a popular choice for rental houses or businesses since they last years longer and are the most durable flooring option on the market. 

Minimal Upkeep

Floor upkeep can be difficult, as anybody with a hardwood floor will attest. Porcelain tiles are easy to care for and retain a clean appearance. They are one of the simplest to maintain because they do not require any particular cleaning or upkeep.

Porcelain, unlike other tiles, does not require a specific sealer to keep water out. They, like ceramic tiles, dry rapidly when wet, have natural abrasion to keep them from being slippery, and, while not totally waterproof, are resistant enough to guard against water damage over time.

Porcelain Tile Styles

Matte or Unglazed Porcelain Tiles

Unglazed porcelain tiles are raw tiles that are manufactured in their natural condition after baking and fire in a kiln. The tiles do not require any additional treatment after they have been fired.

Glazed Porcelain Tiles

When the porcelain tiles are burned and removed from the kiln, they are further treated by putting a glazed finish to the tile. The tiles grow tougher and more resistant once the glaze is applied.

Textured Tiles

Textured tiles have texture and can resemble the finish of stone. They are mostly used for external wall cladding.

Porcelain tiles are one of the most popular types of tiles, and for good reason. They're durable, easy to maintain, and come in a wide variety of styles, shop our range of Italian porcelain tiles today.