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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" No cowrie shells here.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

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Swiss luxury in Kowloon

Diary of a Tile Addict

Striking columns of deep blue ceramic tiles coat the facade of the Hong Kong boutique store of Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller Piaget. Photo credit: Kevin Mak Photo credit: Kevin Mak These presence of the towering columns of rich blue offer calm amongst the bustling luxury retail area of Canton Road, offering an oasis for shoppers.

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Deciding Between Ceramic or Porcelain Tile

Conestoga Tile Blog

Source: Conestoga Tile via Houzz Ceramic and porcelain tiles are an absolutely beautiful addition within the kitchen. When installing tile in the kitchen , it can be difficult to choose between the two as so many people use the term “ceramic tile” as a generic ways to refer to all types of tile.

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Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile

Conestoga Tile Blog

For nearly 6,000 years, ancient architects have incorporated ceramic tile in their building projects. Ceramic tile was used during the construction of buildings, walkways, and courtyards. Porcelain wood tile like this one from Cotto D’Este’s Cadore series is a popular design option in outdoor porcelain tile.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Swiss luxury in Kowloon

Diary of a Tile Addict

Striking columns of deep blue ceramic tiles coat the facade of the Hong Kong boutique store of Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller Piaget. Photo credit: Kevin Mak Photo credit: Kevin Mak These presence of the towering columns of rich blue offer calm amongst the bustling luxury retail area of Canton Road, offering an oasis for shoppers.

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