Porcelain tile is a unique type of ceramic tile, fired at extreme temperatures, making them much stronger than ordinary ceramic tiles and even harder than granite. Porcelain tile is made with special clays and minerals that are kiln-fired at temperatures that can exceed 2400 degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, porcelain is both harder and denser than other tile products. Additionally, porcelain is frost-proof as well as highly stain-, scratch-, and water-resistant.

Porcelain tile offers other advantages, as well:

• Better performance. Porcelain tile can be installed in heavy traffic areas, and some lines are slip-resistant and ADA approved.
• More aesthetically pleasing. Satin-finish tile exhibits the realistic, authentic look of stone (but without the price of real stone). Through-body construction is superior to redbody because the color is consistent through the entire tile.
• Higher perceived value. From a decorating standpoint, porcelain is hot. Because of its higher performance and better aesthetics, people are requesting it by name.
• Higher breaking strength. Porcelain contains less clay and more feldspar (a mineral) than regular ceramic tile. It’s also pressed at a higher pressure, making it 30% harder than granite.
• Less water absorption. Therefore, less staining and easier to clean.