Porcelain is a type of tile that is entirely different from ceramic tiles, both are often confused as the one. Glazed porcelain tiles are made by exposing kaolin clay with fine ground sand and feldspar. The mixture is then exposed to a temperature of more than 1200 degrees Celsius. The above-mentioned is also known as vitrification.
The process helps to expel moisture from the tile thus making it water-proof while increasing the strength of the tile. Glazed porcelain tiles are often denser when compared with other forms of common tiles, such as ceramic tiles.
A peculiar feature of porcelain tiles is their exceptionally low water absorption rate, this quality attracts a majority of homeowners in installing glazed porcelain tiles for their home flooring.
