CERAMIC VS PORCELAIN SLAB, FOR FINISHES IN YOUR HOME.

Knowing the difference between ceramic and porcelain materials will help you choose the right stone for your home interiors. Ceramic stone and porcelain are the two main types of materials available in the market.

These materials are available in different sizes, colors and textures and are used all over the world for countertops, floors, walls, chimneys.

People are often confused about the difference between ceramic and porcelain countertops as they don't have the correct information. Here is a short and direct answer to this riddle.

This may come as a surprise, but yes, porcelain material is indeed a ceramic stone. The difference lies in the processing of the two types of materials.

What is ceramic stone sheet?

All ceramics are made of clay that is fired in a kiln. On ceramic stone sheets, the patterns are on the glazing, and for some reason if the plate splinters, the color of the tile body becomes visible, which looks bad.
Furthermore, due to the glazing, the ceramic sheets or plates are a bit brittle and therefore mainly used in homes and outdoors where heavy traffic is not expected. On the other hand, since ceramic sheets are softer, they are easier to work with.
Ceramic stones easily adhere to any material. You can get ceramic finishes to be finished almost anywhere in your home.

What is porcelain stone sheet?

Unlike ceramic stone blades, porcelain blades are made from sand that is more refined and also burns at a higher temperature.

This makes the material more dense inside and is precisely why it is harder and more durable than a ceramic platform. This processing makes porcelain finishes less water absorbent than common ceramic finishes.
This is of particular importance to homeowners, as this quality makes the materials stain and frost resistant. If a homeowner uses porcelain finishes for exterior applications, he can be relaxed as these tiles will not absorb water.

On the other hand, porcelain finishes have full body designs, and if they break or chip, the same pattern will appear. Therefore, chipping does not make much of a difference in the case of porcelain materials.

Porcelain countertops are much harder and more durable as they burn at higher temperatures. Therefore, they are suitable for all applications, including those where they have to face harsh environments.

But this characteristic of porcelain tiles makes them more difficult to cut. Porcelain sheets require special cutting machines and also take longer to adhere. You need a professional to install porcelain plates.
What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain plates?

• Even porcelain plates are a variety of ceramics.
• Porcelain is processed at a higher temperature and pressure, which makes it harder.
• Porcelain tiles are more durable than ceramic tiles.
• Ceramic tiles are easier to install.
• Porcelain tiles absorb less water than ceramic tiles, making them more suitable for exterior applications.
• Another important difference concerns the style patterns on the slabs.
On ceramic slabs, the design appears in the glaze on the surface, so if the slab splinters, you can see the color of the body underneath. However, since porcelain slabs have full body designs, cracking and chipping are not a problem for them. It breaks or splinters, the same design shows.
• Porcelain tiles cost more than ceramic tiles.
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