Tile Flooring

What’s the difference between ceramic and porcelain floor tiles?

Tile flooring is hard to beat. Be it your bathroom that feels like a spa or kitchen with its personality; floor tile delivers much to the homeowner. Your options are unlimited. No matter what your choices may be, ISSIS & SONS is here to answer any questions you may have about tile.

Ceramic

Ceramic clay is a unique natural clay heated in a kiln to a specific temperature to produce hardness and density. The majority of ceramic tiles are standard in size, with neutral colors. There are more unique designs available, though. Ceramic is a porous material until it is glazed over. Then it is waterproof. It is less dense and less hard than porcelain, which makes it easier to cut.

Porcelain

Porcelain comes from Kaolin clay. It is still a ceramic, but it is heated at a much higher temperature than ceramic. Porcelain can stand up to heavy foot traffic and is resistant to all scratches and stains. Since it is a higher quality product, it can be more expensive than ceramic. It has many colorful designs available. It can even be made to look like stone or wood.

Through-body color

The colors in porcelain are the same from the surface to the body. So the same pigments run through the body of the tile. There is not a need to glaze porcelain.

ISSIS & SONS is the tile shop to meet all of your needs. We have a vast selection to look at in our two showroom locations: Birmingham and Pelham, AL. We also serve Trussville, Moody, Vincent, Harpersville, and Vestaville and pride ourselves on our customer service and meeting your every flooring need. Our tile shop is the best in the area. We can help you from concept to installation for your tile flooring upgrade. Give us a call today!