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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Reviewed in July 2023
Sammy is a very polite young man that I hires to build a wood stove room cutting a 8 foot section out of my living room wall into my garage,tiled the floor and 5 foot up the wall( not the same tile) and for the rest of the wall was shiplap ( car siding and a window ,,, 2 can lights. ,,100%...
Sam's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
David not only does painting but construction as well. He responds quickly to all requests. I am very happy! He installed ceramic flooring in my kitchen, it didn't take long and turned out beautifully! It changed the entire look of my kitchen. I would hire him to renovate my entire home. Here is...
M C Painting
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Reviewed in September 2021
Ceramic tile backsplash completed in a very large open kitchen and surrounding desk area. Conscious and very professional service provided by Darius .
Hardin Tile & Flooring Installation
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Reviewed in April 2021
Jeff has done woodwork, plumbing, electrical, and tiling at our house over the years. He takes the time to listen to what you want. He’s punctual, efficient, and just a heck of a good person, too.
Your Choice Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
Completely satisfied with installation! I especially appreciated the attention to protecting the integrity of tile flooring. Looks great!
Dependable Plumbing Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
The cabinets are just beautiful!!! Don the project coordinator measured all the cabinets took pictures, described how the prep work painting would done and provided a detailed estimate. Don came over a 2nd time provided samples of paint colors to have the ceramic paint tinted. Kevin and Joe did...
Paragon Painting LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
We took our time and BC Tile was patient. They walked us through lots of options and gave good advice. Their installer was very prompt and kept us informed along the way. We pointed out some small issues and they promptly addressed them to our complete satisfaction. We're very happy with the end...
Battle Creek Tile & Mosaic Co Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
His work was fine but we agreed on a price he finished his work and then gave me another bill for double the amount of the estimate. I asked what accounted for the increase and he said he had another person working with him and the other guy charged 50 an hour. A second person was never...
Tile Guy
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Reviewed in February 2013
In 2005 we initially considered Wenke on the advice of our general contractor when we were adding a 300 sq. ft. addition to our home. About 200 sq. ft. of the $45,000.00 addition is a sun porch for which we wanted ceramic tile on the floor. Wenke's estimate was competitive and our contractor's...
WENKE TILE AND CARPET
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Reviewed in January 2013
I found Chris on Angies list and called him for a quote to remove the ceramic tile that had been in the house for 20 years and replace it with 3/4 inch solid hickory flooring. Chris arrived on time the very next day and walked through every aspect of the job with me. One of my primary concerns...
C.N.B HARDWOOD FLOORS
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Grinwis Contracting and Consulting

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32 years of experience

Creating beautiful kitchens and bathrooms at a fraction of the cost. with over 30 years experience we figured out how to work with the customer bringing your ideas to life. Noone should have to live with cheap looking floors n counters when tile dont really cost that much. We work fast n hard to save you money.

gracelynn kitchen and bath llc

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gracelynn kitchen and bath llc

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1 years of experience

Gracelynn Kitchen and bath offers tile design and installation from basic to intricate designs. With over 15 years combined experience from RV to residential and expanding into commercial, we guarantee to make your dreams a reality with our close attention to detail and constant communication from start to finish of every project. Customer satisfaction is our top priority.

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Jp Drywall

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Our services are hanging and finishing drywall ,also do patches. Message 5742026733 for more information

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Summit Construction Solutions

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5 years of experience

We are a local construction company that offers home renovations and repairs. We specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, home exteriors including seamless gutters, siding, and roofing. We also offer general contracting services for building new single or multifamily residences or recreational buildings. We value our client relationships that we build and take pride in our work, that is why we guarantee our best work and stand behind our craftsmanship.

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LadyFixIt

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I've been doing the renovations field for a while now. Remodels as far as kitchens, bathroom, paint, drywall, tile, flooring, ceilings, trim, and a few other small home improvements. I am devoted and take pride in all my work and only want my customers excited for their finished projects!! their finished

Next Level Kitchen and Bath

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Next Level Kitchen and Bath

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Next Level Kitchen and Bath specializes in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms as well as basement finishing. We have strong skills in all aspects of tile including custom tile showers, as well as lvp flooring, cabinet setting, and drywall. We are an owner-operated company. With our 20+ years of experience, we bring great quality for an affordable price.

"Next Level Kitchen and Bath did a wonderful job. A high attention to details. Great quality craftsmanship."

Justin M on November 2023

"Next Level Kitchen and Bath did a wonderful job. A high attention to details. Great quality craftsmanship."

Justin M on November 2023

Unified building solutions

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Unified building solutions

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3 years of experience

handyman services, general contractor and interior/exterior remodeling.

SP construction

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SP construction

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Roofing, siding, Windows, electrical, some plumbing, gutters, ceramic tile, remodeling, any handy man jobs around your home. Been doing this for 25 years . Owner operator . No job to small.

Michiana Home Improvement

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Michiana Home Improvement

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We specialize in custom kitchens and bathrooms. We service north central Indiana. 30 years experience 10 years in business.

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Ceramic Tile questions, answered by experts

Glazed ceramic tiles don’t need to be sealed because the glazing already offers some protection against moisture. Unglazed ceramic tiles need to be sealed to keep the porous tile safe from moisture and staining. However, both types of tile can benefit from sealing. Sealant can make the tiles easier to keep clean and offer more resistance to water, spills, and stains.

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.

The lifespan of bathroom tile is 50 or more years, depending on proper installation and regular maintenance. Leaving installation to a pro and regularly cleaning, resealing, and regrouting the tile can help lengthen the life of your tile and save you money in repairs and retiling in the long run.

If you want your ceramic tiles to be evenly spaced and installation to take less time, spacers are a crucial part of the installation process.

Both porcelain and ceramic have pros and cons. Porcelain tile is generally more durable than ceramic because it is denser and harder. This makes it less likely to chip, but the hardness can make it slightly brittle. As a result, porcelain tiles are more likely to crack if you drop a heavy object. Ceramic is also generally more affordable than porcelain.

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