If you want to step things up a notch from ceramic, you should
consider going the porcelain tile route. Porcelain tile is made
in the exact manner as ceramic tile, baked clay at extremely high
temperatures. However, the density and clay mixture of porcelain
is different, which makes it stronger and more durable. Porcelain
offers a more exotic set of color and texture choices than ceramic,
which makes it quite popular with kitchen designers. Of course,
this exotic quality comes at a price and you should expect to pay
more for porcelain.
With respect to texture, porcelain is varied although most options offer great slip resistance, making porcelain tile perfect for your kitchen floors. Many manufacturers also improve the surface of the tile to further enhance the slip resistance. These superficial enhancements of the tile also improve the clean up process. As a result, you can use regular household floor cleaners to clean your porcelain tile floors with no worries about purchasing special protective products. Ant-microbial benefits are especially beneficial if you have small children and pets.
Consider This
In addition to slip-resistance, porcelain tile is also billed as being stain, scratch and fire resistant. These are all great features but since manufacturers of porcelain tile vary, you should check these claims with the manufacturer of the product you plan to purchase.
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