Porcelain tiles are commonly used to cover floors and walls, with a water absorption rate of less than 0.5 percent. The clay used to build porcelain tiles is generally denser. They can either be glazed or unglazed. Porcelain tiles are one type of vitrified tiles and are sometimes referred to as porcelain vitrified tiles. Overland is one of the professional porcelain tile manufacturers in China, and we provide unglazed porcelain tile and glazed porcelain tile.
● Excellent water and heat resistance-Porcelain tile virtually always receives a surface glazing treatment—a coating of liquified glass material—while some forms of ceramic tile are left unglazed. As a rule, porcelain tile is more impervious than ceramic tile and is thus subject to less water infiltration. Porcelain tile is denser, heavier, and more impervious to water, and thus is a better choice than ceramic tile for outdoor locations, although outdoor use is recommended only in mild climates. Porcelain tile has excellent resistance to heat, making it a good choice for countertop surfaces.
● Best for Appearance-Porcelain tile is available in more colors, patterns, and surface finishes, including wood look porcelain tile, cement look porcelain tile, etc.
● Durable-With their hard surface and high rigidity ratings, porcelain tiles are not easy to crack and chip.
● Easy to maintain-Porcelain tile is easy to clean up by damp-mopping with a mild water-soap solution. The cementitious grout filling the joints between tiles needs to be periodically sealed to guard against stains and mildew.