Porcelain Tiles

They are available in matt, polished, textured, and glazed finishes. Porcelain tiles are formed by a mixture of kaolin clays, quartz, and feldspar. They are fired at 1200-1300 degrees, forming extremely uniform and compact tiles. Porcelain tiles were commonly used in commercial applications because of their strength, low porosity, and high abrasion resistance. Today, due to new technologies and lower production costs, porcelain tiles can now be found in domestic living areas, bathrooms, and kitchens throughout the world.

Porcelain tiles are a beautiful product, and best emulate natural stones like marbles and granites. Be aware though, mechanically enhancing the surface of natural porcelain to a polished finish, or even a matt finish, opens up tiny micropores on the surface of the tile. It’s for this reason that most tile manufacturers and retailers recommend that porcelain tiles be sealed – a process which seals these tiny pores.