How do porcelain tiles compare to ceramic tiles?

• <div><p>Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at <b>$3 to $5 more per square foot</b>.</p><p>Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.</p></div>

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Last update on November 11, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
?Excellent craftsmanship! The porcelain floor installation was flawless, done on time, and with great attention to detail. Highly recommend for any tiling work.?
Rapid Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2023
I hired Anthony to install porcelain tile throughout the entire house. Anthony and his crew communicated with me every step of the way, offered to pick up the tile I purchased on my behalf, and worked with me on every detail to make sure I was satisfied with the final result. They did an...
TILE DESIGNS BY ANTHONY
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Reviewed in March 2022
Excellent company; I highly recommend. Gabriel is a true craftsman. He custom cut a piece of porcelain tile to repair two areas of a kitchen countertop. I am amazed at his skill and patience in ensuring the job was perfect. I will definitely rehire when needed.
Craftman Ventura Group, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
We wanted to build a new inground swimming pool. We got a total of 4 quotes: 3 from dedicated pool builders and the fourth from Lelack Construction. Lelack's bid was lower than the other bids and included higher end materials to begin with (oversize travertine pavers and glass tile instead of...
LeLack Construction
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Reviewed in May 2018
I’d definitely recommend this company. From the first contact to the last they were professional, courteous and responsive. The grout in my ceramic (porcelain?) tile floors in the kitchen and family room looked horrible and no matter what I did it never looked clean. Now they look like they did...
Grout Beautiful Inc
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Reviewed in May 2018
KJ Marble & Tille did an excellent job on my new wood look porcelain tile floors. Joe was very helpful; recommending tile stores and suggestions on the best layout. Kevin is an expert tile installer. And Dan supervised the project and made sure everything ran smoothly. I love my new floors. As...
KJ Marble & Tile Corp
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Reviewed in January 2018
Fantastic job- truly! Jannine did an amazing job on the pieces I’ve brought her. I also have seen to before and afters of repairs she has done on large porcelain pieces. If you have patience, as truly great restoration work takes time, and you appreciate a quality job, go to Restore & Adore.
Restore And Adore LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
Gus came in and was able to compete the job from beginning to end. The floor needed to be leveled because it was very uneven. Gus came in and leveled the floor to perfection he is very detailed and precise. He then installed the rectified porcelain tile using a herringbone pattern and my floors...
Mr. Marble And Tile Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2016
I have many positives to share about my experience including a prompt estimate from Maria and a price that was more reasonable than others. The install was very difficult because I had fragile thin porcelain tile on the balcony, but they did not even crack a single piece. Even my hurricane...
Westside Iron LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Maytees is a local tile store with a wide assortment of ceramic and porcelain tile for both interior and exterior applications. The prices are always good here and competitive with Home Depot and Lowe's. I discovered this place when I was trying to match bathroom tile damaged by a contractor...
MAYTEE TILES
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Porcelain Refinish Repair questions, answered by experts

Tools include adhesive, grout, scrapers, and tile cutters. Professionals use these to ensure seamless repairs.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at $3 to $5 more per square foot.

Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.

You may damage the waterproofing sealant if you try to just remove a small number of bathroom tiles for a repair job. However, if you’re removing all the tiles on the walls or floor, you can redo the waterproofing when installing new tile. To minimize risk of water damage for replacing just a small amount of tiles, you’ll need to apply sealant and reapply it every six months to two years.

Repairing preserves original aesthetics, provides a cost-effective solution, and uses fewer materials. Replacement is more suitable for severely damaged areas or when updating the overall design.

Professionals remove deep stains, sanitize surfaces, and restore the original appearance of tiles and grout.

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