The Benefits of Porcelain Tiles
Many people are turned off from using porcelain tiles in their homes or businesses because they tend to be more expensive than other tile alternatives, but there’s a reason that the tiles cost more money. There are many porcelain tile benefits to consider, and all those benefits come together to make a porcelain tile floor highly attractive.
Taking the time to get familiar with all the different benefits will make the price tag easier to deal with, and before you know it, you might be happily paying for a porcelain tile installation of your own.
Resists wear
Porcelain tile is highly resistant to wear and tends to last better over the years than standard ceramic tile does. That’s because porcelain tile has fewer air pockets, it’s a denser material, it’s more uniform in construction and tends to be harder and thicker overall than most other tile varieties. Porcelain tile floors are known to last for years, and they are a top choice for business use or in rental properties because of just how durable they are over time.
If you want flooring that will hold up to pets well, and continue looking good for years, that’s one of the biggest porcelain tile benefits that you’ll enjoy. Your porcelain tile floors are less prone to breaking, and they are designed to hold up really well.
Low Maintenance
Maintaining flooring can be really intensive when you have something like traditional hardwood flooring, or it can be quick and easy when you have something like porcelain tiles. Porcelain tiles look great, they’re tough, and they are simple to maintain.
They don’t require any special sealing to keep out water as some other tiles do. Porcelain tile floors are simple to clean and water wipes right off them without causing any real damage. That’s why porcelain tile is used heavily in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and mudrooms where moisture is common.
They aren’t entirely waterproof but are resistant enough to make them easy to keep clean and in good shape over time. Porcelain tile floors are some of the easiest to maintain out of all the different flooring varieties available.
Excellent for high traffic use
Porcelain tile floors are perfect for high traffic environments for a few different reasons, which makes them so desirable for business use. This flooring is highly resistant to wear, and breakage, even against the rough nails of pets.
The floors are highly moisture resistant and simple to clean as well. Those different benefits come together and make porcelain tile floors perfect for high traffic environments. Business owners or homeowners that like to throw parties can really benefit from porcelain tile installation. The floors don’t have to be babied as other flooring options do. Porcelain tiles will hold up to the use of everyday life, and you can just enjoy the way they look without spending hours on maintenance tasks.
Highly durable
One of the most important porcelain tile benefits is its durability. Porcelain tile is made from highly refined clay that’s fired at higher temperatures and designed to hold up better than most other types of flooring on the market.
If you have pets, or you are just hard on floors in general, there are few options better than porcelain tile for long-lasting wear resistance. It’s tough to damage the flooring, and it is possible to replace it in the future piece by piece if necessary.
More moisture resistant
One major issue that some homeowners in cold climates experience with ceramic tile is cracking due to moisture issues. That’s because damp tile exposed to freezing temperatures will crack apart.
Porcelain tile is much less likely to suffer from this problem though. That’s because porcelain tile floors are denser and more uniform and much less porous than other tile varieties.
There isn’t as much of a chance that moisture will seep through porcelain tiles, which leaves you with a stronger and more reliable form of flooring. Porcelain tile floors are even used for some outdoor installations, though we recommend keeping them inside for best results. Either way, porcelain tile is highly moisture resistant and perfect for spaces that will get a bit damp now and then.
Simple to clean
Porcelain tile doesn’t harbour bacteria like more porous material does, and it’s very simple to wipe off and keep clean over time. It can be treated like most other tiles and swept and mopped without issue.
The tile stays cleaner than traditional tile and doesn’t suffer from staining as easily either. Business owners will love how easy it is to keep porcelain tile floors in good shape and looking good, but so will homeowners that want a neat and tidy looking space to live in.
Porcelain tiles are the best option for bathrooms as they benefit from a low water absorption rate and offer a very dense and hardwearing tile suitable for bathroom floors and walls.
Porcelain tile is a slightly more durable tile flooring because it's fired at a higher temperature, making it stain and scratch-resistant. Like ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles can last 60 years or more with proper care. Keeping the grout clean is essential to keep the flooring long-term.
But are the tiles actually waterproof? The answer is that, while porcelain tiles cannot be said to be entirely waterproof, they are resistant to water. There are very few things that are truly 'waterproof', as this would require them to be completely impermeable to water.
Just as it was in ancient China, true porcelain can only be made with kaolin. While it can be found all over the world, large deposits are hard to come by. This special clay is what gives porcelain its white colour—the purer the kaolin, the whiter the porcelain.
Good-quality porcelain is one of the most slip-resistant materials in the outdoor tile market at the moment. This is due to the textured surface of porcelain paving slabs, manufactured into them specifically to create slip-resistance. This gives them the slip rating of >R11, the recommended rating for outdoor paving as well.
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