What's the difference between Porcelain tiles and Ceramics tiles? This a question i've had to answer over and over again, each time a client comes around to make choices. So i'll decided to trow more light on the topic.

The terms "ceramic" and "porcelain" get thrown around interchangeably, as if they were the same. Tile shop salespeople often claim a vast world of difference between the two in order to justify porcelain's higher prices.

But here are the true similarity or differences as the case my be.

The Family of Ceramic
Porcelain and ceramic tile are essentially the same, yes! They are, with one slight difference.

Both are part of the larger category of tiles we can call ceramic.

It is more a case of reverse-naming, whereby manufacturers take tiles that have certain qualities and then assign the ceramic or porcelain titles to them. Add a healthy dose of marketing-speak and sales pitch.
Tile people often tout porcelain's storied history, evoking its Italian etymology--porcellana, which means cowrie shell. Fine porcelain-ware is white, translucent, strong, and it has a fine, dense body. They mention how fine china is made of porcelain.
But none of that applies to porcelain tile. This is different ball game. It's a game of branding and certifying, and has nothing to do with fine china.
(And certainly, porcelain tile and ceramic tile can be considered close cousins when discussing other, wildly different types of tile such as quarry tile, glass tile, or natural stone.)

So what are the differences?

1. Porcelain Has a Low Water Absorption Rate
Porcelain tile has a water absorption rate of 0.5% as defined by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) C373.

First, fired tile is weighed. Then it is boiled for 5 hours and let to sit in water for 24 hours.

Next, it is weighed again. If the tile weighs less than half of one-percent more as a result of water absorbing into its surface, it is considered porcelain.

Porcelain tile is often extruded; has fewer impurities than ceramic; is often rectified; and often contains more kaolin than ceramic.

It is formed of quartz, clay, and feldspar that is fired at temperatures ranging from 1200-1400 degrees C.

But since that also defines many ceramics, again the difference is that porcelain has that 0.5% or less water absorption rate.

2. Porcelain Is Certified So That It Can Be Called "Porcelain"
Due to confusion from overzealous (or dishonest) tile companies and their marketing departments, The Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) certifies tile as being porcelain or not.

So, according to PTCA, it is not simply enough for a tile to be "impervious" (a favorite tile term, meaning that it is good against water); it has to meet standards of water absorption by sending in five tile samples for testing, before it is Certified "Porcelain Tile".

Interior or Exterior: No Ceramic Outside
Laying ceramic tile outside is typically not recommended. Ceramic is usually not durable enough for exterior use because it absorbs too much water.

Density: Porcelain Denser Than Ceramic
Porcelain clays are denser and thus less porous than ceramic clays. This makes porcelain tile harder and more impervious to moisture than ceramic tile.

Durability: Porcelain Wins
Not only is porcelain tile more dense than ceramic tile, but due to its through-body composition, it is considered more durable and better suited for heavy usage than ceramic tile.
While both porcelain and ceramic are fired, porcelain is fired at higher temperatures for a longer time than ceramic. Also, porcelain has higher feldspar content, which makes it more durable.
Ease of Cutting: Ceramic a Softer Cut Than Porcelain

The aforementioned density has a good side and a bad side. While ceramic is less dense than porcelain, it's also a far easier material for DIY homeowners to cut--by hand, by wet tile saw, or. tile cutter.  Porcelain is more brittle and may require the experienced hand of a tile-setter to cut properly.

Which One Is Cheaper?

All other factors equal, ceramic tile is cheaper than porcelain tile.

On average and across all sizes, porcelain costs N2600 as opposed to 1300 for ceramic. Translated, this means that ceramic tends to be about 50--% of the cost of porcelain.

Unless there is some anomaly in pricing, ceramic tile will always be cheaper than porcelain tile. But again, you need to consider other factors in your choice of tile, not solely pricing.

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The best way to install tile is to find the exact centre of the surface and then work your way out from there. To do this, use a measuring tape and mark the centre of the surface and then using a ruler or chalk line, divide the space into four sections, with the intersection of the two lines marking the centre.

Then, start in the middle and lay tile in one quadrant before moving on to the next. Starting in the middle will ensure your pattern looks its best and working in small sections will make it easier to work with the adhesive.

Use the lines you created to make sure you lay the tile in straight lines. If your pattern is detailed, you may need to make a sketch of how the tiles should be laid and use it as a guide as you install each section. Don’t forget to use spacers as you install the tiles.

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What's the average price of a good naija 60x60 porcelain and ceramic as at today. Do you have such and can you show me? This is my WhatsApp: 08034037088. Thanks

Please do you have 400mm by 400mm "polished China porcelain tiles" or do you only have them in 600mm by 600mm? Pls if you do have the 400mm polished porcelain tiles kindly post samples here and the price. Thanks

Calmness:
Please do you have 400mm by 400mm "polished China porcelain tiles" or do you only have them in 600mm by 600mm? Pls if you do have the 400mm polished porcelain tiles kindly post samples here and the price. Thanks

All porcelain 400mm x 400mm. 1800--2200

Slim101:
What's the average price of a good naija 60x60 porcelain and ceramic as at today. Do you have such and can you show me? This is my WhatsApp: 08034037088. Thanks

The price range of Nigerian made 600mm x 600mm porcelain tiles is 1900--3500

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Prices please. We don't follow you just to look at pictures, we want to know d prices of whatever u post too. You don't know when the call might come in.

Slim101:
Prices please. We don't follow you just to look at pictures, we want to know d prices of whatever u post too. You don't know when the call might come in.

Thank you for your time on our thread.
However ever we don't attach price to the items for following reason.
This is a thread, and people still call to place order for items we have in page 1,2,3....etc of our thread, a tile we sold for, say 3000 Could be selling for 2500 or 3500 in the current market, if you call us hoping to place your order at 3000 and i tell you it's now 3500, you'll definitely ask questions. That's why we've decided to stop tagging prices until the market is more stable, however you can send the samples of the item you want to inquire about the price to our Whatsapp contact 09085555202, 08032733229 for a detailed price.

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