Are porcelain countertops more expensive?

• <div><p>Porcelain is a relatively affordable, mid-range countertop. It’s less expensive than other popular materials, including quartz, slate, concrete, and marble. It’s similar in price to the average, low-end or mid-range granite or quartzite countertop (high-end options cost more). It’s more expensive than laminate, acrylic, and ceramic.</p><p>However, note that porcelain doesn’t come with very many long-term maintenance costs. If it breaks, you’ll still need to make repairs, but it won’t need regular sealing like concrete and natural stone.</p></div>

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Q: Can tile installation be a DIY project?

• <div><p>Tiling can be DIY with the right tools and skills, but challenges like ensuring evenness and appropriate adhesion often warrant professional handling.</p></div>

Q: Do you tile over hot mop?

• <div><p>You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). </p></div>

Q: Is porcelain less expensive than quartz?

• <div><p>Porcelain countertops are slightly more affordable than quartz. Most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-do-quartz-countertops-cost.htm">quartz countertops cost</a> $50 to $200 per square foot, whereas porcelain typically costs $50 to $70 per square foot. However, lower quality builder&rsquo;s grade quartz is similar in price to porcelain. This type of quartz contains more resin and fillers, making it less vibrant. </p></div>

Q: Is it better to have porcelain or ceramic tile?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

Reviewed in September 2019
Compltet Crawl Space Ecap done, sump punp and complete water tile system, with outstanding mold control and removal. Also had 44 feet of seal plate and band board removed and replaced from water damage. Very nice job guys.
Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
First of all, Michelle and her crew are the nicest group of contractors I have ever encountered. Of course, that needs to be backed up with solid work and that's what they do. After meeting with Joey at my house for the estimate, I decided to go with Luxury Bath because of the lower cost, and...
Columbus Bath Design
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Reviewed in May 2016
I had Grosse Construction Services build a custom home for me. Let me say that it was a nightmare during the entire building process. In addition we are still finding things that were done incorrectly even 5 years after the build was complete. The first obstacle, our foundation walls were off by...
Grosse Construction Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Bill was here when he said he would be. Excellent work on our tile floor in the Master Bathroom shower (which was in very bad shape). The floor looks brand new thanks to Bill's attention to the smallest detail.
WEW Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2013
Brett was very easy to talk with and helped us through the process of construction. He kept the numerous contractors on track to keep the project moving forward. We sometimes had as many as 3 different contractors in on the same day. When something didn't look just right, he made sure it was...
Gibraltar Custom Builders LLC
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Reviewed in June 2005
WHEN THE JOB STARTED, WE ARRANGED TO PAY A PORTION OF THE INVOICE EVERY OTHER WEEK AS THE WORK CONTINUED. HE WAS MAKING VERY SLOW PROGRESS, WORKED LESS THAN 20 HRS/WK, AND WE BECAME CONCERNED. WE REQUESTED THAT HE PROVIDE A SCHEDULE OF THE REMAINING WORK, & GIVE US A TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION OF...
HARRIS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION
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