21st July 2011 Cat: Concrete Tile with 2 Comments

Which tile is best Porcelain or ceramic for a concrete floor?

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Answer by Mr Jay
Well porcelain tile -is- ceramic tile. It’s just a bit of a different mix and baked differently than the ceramic, so that the color goes through the entire tile and not just at the top.

The porcelain is also a more durable tile, so if you plan on dropping heavy things on the floor down there, then that’s the one for you. In a basement, both will be pretty cold underfoot too.

Just check for moisture issues and that it’s properly level first before doing anything, but either way you are good to go :)

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  1. rob s 21st July 2011 at 6:11 pm

    Either will be fine for a residential setting. Installed properly both will last for years to come.
    Neither will break if installed properly if something is dropped on them. You can possible get top chips if a heavy object is dropped and both will show the inner body core unless you buy a true porcelain and not the average porcelain glazed tile.
    Unless you have major moisture problems tile can be used any time. Some moisture ( if any) will wick up and dissipate as normal.
    Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar and check my qualifications there. GL

  2. Roofing Contractor 21st July 2011 at 6:59 pm

    I will recommend ceramic floors specially for a basement.

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