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A porcelain tile could be described as a glorified ceramic. Both materials start out as clay, but the difference lies in the manufacturing process where porcelain is fired at a far higher temperature and with greater pressure. It is also made from a more refined and purified clay, resulting in a superior tile which is stronger, with a harder and more water-resistant surface.

You may need help deciding if a porcelain tile is right for your project. As with all things, they have both their pros and cons which we will look into here.

Starting with the good, the trusty porcelain tile is an excellent flooring choice. It is highly durable and resistant to most heavy impact stresses, making it suitable for high-traffic areas, much more so than the standard ceramic tile. Porcelain

Not all tiles were created equal, as with all things, the various materials will not come without their pros and cons. In our last informative blog, we looked into the differences between ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles, let’s compare and have a look at the good, the bad and the ugly, firstly concentrating on the trusty ceramic tile.

Easy to install

Ceramic tiles are probably the most versatile and widely used type of tile. Are you one who looks for the easy option? Here’s some music to your ears: ceramic tiles are the easiest to cut and lay. Compared to other materials, ceramics are relatively lightweight. They will not exceed weight limits on most traditional tiling substrates like skimmed plaster and plasterboard so are a fool-proof option to use on the walls.

Cement look for your walls & floors

If you were to ask what was a popular and fashionable tile trend at the moment, we would say that cement-look tiles are all the rage. The industrial look is particularly suited for open-plan living where a neutral backdrop and seamless finish is often desirable.

Normally, if anyone mentions cement, the word ‘elegance’ does not necessarily spring to mind. However, Porcelanosa have brought out the ‘Bottega’ tile range, which may change your opinion.

The low-down on tiles

Are you enthusiastic to transform your living space into the home of your dreams, but don’t know where to start? Do you have your keen eye on the many beautiful tiles out there, but you don’t know your ceramics from your cobblestone? Fear not, let us help you choose the tile that’s right for you… and may it be a lasting relationship!

Ceramics

If someone asked you to name a tile, most likely the first thing you’d think of is a good old ceramic tile. They’ve been around for thousands of years (so have stood the test of time) and they’re very much on trend - you’ll see them everywhere, every day.

The Winchester Tile Company have never been one to shirk away from a challenge! Their 'Artisan' wall tile collection already featured field tiles, half tiles, brick tiles and a series of mouldings and insets. All 18 colours in the range are available in the various size formats.

The mellow tones and subtle sheen of the Artisan collection have proved to be a big hit with our customers. Now Winchester Tiles have brought out a new mini-range within the collection with a highly decorative element in four designs: Bicton, Kew, Rosemoor and Wisley.

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