What is the difference between "ceramic," "porcelain”?
Ceramic tiles are the standard tiles and are usually made from red clay baked on high temperature with a glaze on the top. The only part of a ceramic tile that is waterproof or stains proof is the top where the glaze is.
Porcelain uses finer clay with smaller particles, compressed at high pressure squeezing more material into the same space. It is then baked at a higher temperature than ceramic therefore the entire body of porcelain tile resists water and stains and can be used outdoors, but cannot install ceramic outdoors.
Does tile chip and crack?
Tile can be very fragile product prior to installation, but once it is installed, it becomes part of your construction and will not chip or crack unless hit with a heavy object or natural disasters such as earthquakes. It is very durable and should last a lifetime if it’s installed correctly and maintained properly.
