Ceramic vs Porcelain Tiles | Everything you need to know!
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Ceramic and porcelain tiles are the two most popular floor and wall tiles for residential and commercial construction. In this video, we’re going to clear up the issue by discussing their composition, quality, price and performance.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Ingredients
1:42 How it's made
2:46 Properties
3:53 Sponsorship
4:32 Appearance
6:11 Cost
6:49 Conclusion
The first and most important is clay which is formed by the weathering of igneous rock. Clay minerals have layered crystalline structures. They develop plasticity when wet, but become hard, brittle and non-plastic when dried or heated. This property of clay allows tiles to be formed into different shapes.
One type of clay mineral used for tiles is kaolinite. Rocks rich in kaolinite are called kaolin or white clay or china clay. Red kaolinite contains iron oxides. Ball clay is used to improve elasticity and strength. Another type of clay used is talc.
The next ingredient is a filler like quartz, alumina or zirconia. These give tiles mechanical strength and shape.
The third ingredient is feldspars. These are called aluminosilicates which contain aluminum, silicon and oxygen in addition to sodium, potassium or calcium. Some examples of feldspars are Albite, Orthoclase and Anorthite. Feldspars act as fluxing agents to reduce the melting temperature and fuse all the materials together.
The raw ingredients are ground into a fine powder and then mixed in specific proportions by weight. They mixed with water to form a slurry.
This is fed into an atomizer that dries the slurry and forms a fine powder. The powder is poured into a mold and pressed into tiles. It is then dried to reduce the moisture content. Designs and colors are printed on top of the tile and then liquid glass or glaze is sprayed on it. Finally, the tiles are fired in a kiln
Porcelain tile is made of a finer clay and has a higher percentage of kaolinite which makes it stronger. Porcelain tile is also pressed up to 100,000 lbs per sq in, much higher than ceramic tile.
In the kiln, water evaporates and the clay particles get hot enough to stick together. This process called sintering. Firing the tiles also changes silica into glass which flows into the gaps between the clay particles, sealing them up. This process is called vitrification. Porcelain tile is heated to 2400F or 1300C. Ceramic tile is heated to 2000F or 1100C.
The Porcelain Enamel Institute or PEI rating determines the hardness of the top glaze and traffic level that a tile flooring can endure. Ceramic tiles have a rating between 0 and 3. Porcelain tiles have a rating between 3 and 5. T
Now let’s look at the cross section of these tiles. This Traffic Master ceramic tile that I bought from Home Depot is lighter and less dense. It is made of a red clay with a picture printed on the top surface. When chipped, it reveals the red color underneath. This Marazzi porcelain tile is denser and a little heavier. It is made of a greyish white clay with a picture printed on the top surface.
One of the clearest differences between ceramic and porcelain is its water absorption rate. Ceramic tiles have a rate of 2% to 20%, while porcelain is almost impervious to water with a low rate of 0.5%. This Traffic Master tile is 82 cents per sqft while this Marazzi Tile is $1.89 per sq ft. But, that doesn’t mean that ceramic tile is always inferior.
As manufacturing processes continue to improve, it is getting very difficult to tell the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile. Also, installation is very, very important. If you don’t use a cleavage membrane like a Schluter system, even expensive porcelain tiles can crack. I made a video on that a while back if you want to check it out later. If installed properly, tiles can last you a very long time. They are inert, non-toxic products that don’t contain any harmful chemicals and don’t off-gas.
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I love this channel! I’m not in the construction or architecture business but Belinda is a great speaker and makes learning this info so easy.
@VagabondTE
2 жыл бұрын
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@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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@TrixTheDev
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree
@jsb7429
Жыл бұрын
Spot on.
As an Engineer I really appreciated the scientific explanation, demonstration of manufacturing processes as well as the simplified mechanical manipulations of the product. Thank you for the well thought out presentation.
I love the no nonsense "here are the facts" format of your videos.
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
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Somewhere at the back of my head, I was thinking about the difference for years, but I was lazy to search it. I'm glad to hear the detailed explanation from you.
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Almost cut that out :) Glad you didn't think it was an awkward transition
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2 жыл бұрын
@@BelindaCarr A little humor is always good.
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@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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You and your channel are brilliant! Thank you for educating me and my husband on building topics. We’ve learned so much!
I'm looking at changing the flooring in my office, so I'm paying super close attention to these last few videos, and love this channel, in general!
Great explanation of these two products.
Top notch content! Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of building materials allows us, as hand demolition professionals, create informed demolition methods. A truly educational channel!
Thank you Belinda for your time. Informative and helpful.
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@lii1Il
2 жыл бұрын
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@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
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Well done Belinda. The information has cleared a few questions I had between the two products . Now the the difficult job of picking the right color and pattern for my bath project.
Very well articulated. Good info. Great quality video. Bless
Very interesting video. And as others says, you are very good at making these videos. They are interesting, informative and you also add a bit of humor in the videos. Great job! I had no idea how ceramic and porcelain tiles were made, so that was interesting. And another thing. I was very happy about the fixed subtitles, as I understand better if I can read subtitles to the videos. So that is a very good step you took there. You speak quite clearly, but often I just loose focus, if there is no subtitles - probably because my hearing is not 100% perfect and English is a 2nd language to me.
Very informative great job explaining the differences
Amazing and To the Point Information. great channel
Second time watching this video Belinda. This video really helped me in my home addition project.
I like all your videos as they are very well presented in clear, understanding language. I just put a beautiful black marble looking porcelain tile around my wood burning fireplace and I am pleased.
Cutting or drilling ceramic or porcelain will create respirable dust if not wet. I recommend using wet processes, cleaning up the sludge before it dries and discarding it, to avoid silicosis risks. I noticed you were wearing proper PPE Belinda, and I think if people were doing a lot of cutting/drilling, they might need to control the dust more. Localised ventilation is also an option, using an extraction setup.
Excellent video. I installed an old American Olean porcelain tile.. It was matte. Tile was through and through, as you mentioned. It's in a kitchen / dining area and takes a beating. It has held up quite nicely. Thank you for your insight on both of these products.
you're great speaker teaching us great information
Thank you so much for this video! I have wondered about these things before! Your channel is so informative! I love it!
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Alyssa!
@eldergeektromeo9868
2 жыл бұрын
Me too......Learned so much about materials from Belinda! Thank You!
... hi, thank you so much for that educational/informative video. It was clear and well explained.
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Learnt something new. Thanks ❗️
Thank you. This was a topic in which I was very interested.
Great work. I always appreciate your advice.
Great breakdown
Very informative! Great job!
Great information. Thank you.
NEW SUBSCRIBER here. That was **fantastic**. So very comprehensive and understandable. Obviously very well researched. Proof that female presenters are usually the more thorough and best. Well done ! Greetings from Prague, CZ
Lov vids. In the industry 12 yrs. Learning every day
I really wish I would have found this channel before I got my house designed and built, but at least I am able to share it with other friends who are going through that process.
Great explanation, thanks .
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Wow I feel I have a new super power now, as I was so blank about tiles. Thx Belinda!!!
Thanks Brenda, interesting information.
I wonder if there's already teachers showing your videos to students to teach them about parts of buildings and architecture... Your videos are very informative! :)
Having installed both ceramic and porcelain tile, I feel porcelain is a better product well worth the extra cost. Ceramic tends to chip at edges and tear the glazing off much easier, especially when cutting. The porcelain I used also had a solid body color, so even if the glazing was damaged, it wouldn't appear to be a different color. The cost per material square foot is minor vs. the amount of time (or cost to pay someone) to install.
@JohnSmith-kf1fc
2 жыл бұрын
I worked with 5/8 thick porcelain once, it was incredibly tough
@boby115
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more.👍
Omg!!! I totally thought they were the same!!! Thank you for the video!
Really... REALLY great content ! I'm a researcher and you are a goldmine
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Thanks again for this video, am about to install some tiles in my home we just bought, I have learned alot
thanks for your work
Thanks for doing the research. I've learned a lot. I always thought they were just two different materials and a matter of preference.
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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Excellent presentation
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I also love this channel
great vid!!
Excellent video! On the topic of flooring, I would appreciate another detailing floor sealants for commercial/residential use! I never understood why public bathrooms accumulate so much grime, when they could just seal everything up for easy cleanup?
@tiletheworld
2 жыл бұрын
Normally sealants are the issue, it is the maintenances programs. As Belinda was saying, Porcelain tiles and glazed ceramics are very stain resistant, but if you push around dirty water on a dirty floor they are just moving the dirt around. If they would use a good cleaner and change the water often it would not be so grimey.😁
@jemiebridges3197
2 жыл бұрын
@@tiletheworld problem is boss yells at you for changing water so often so it's less work and stressful to just push it around. My personal clean level is "would in let my baby crawl on it?" But cheap as clients dont want to pay for that level even though with me it takes only about an extra 10 minutes so I'm not even costing a full hour.
Very good and helpful video!
Grate explanation ..thank you very much !!
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@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Well explained
Thank you very much for the beautiful explanation. We are building a house now and it is good to know where to use what and why... Thank you.
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Good job
Each video is like a classroom, only much more fun😁
Good info. I have porcelain in my shower and on the floors, they've taken a beating and still look brand new after a few years.
Love this channel too
Thanks for sharing
very informative
Another great, informative video. I'd love to see you do a video about Cover.
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
I've reached out to them. Hope to make a video on their homes soon.
@tiletheworld
2 жыл бұрын
What is Cover?
Porcelain! PEI 5, JIC. :). Thank you for the vid especially showing different materials in each clay. Very helpful!
I wish you can do something similar for cookware. I see some pots are being marketed as ceramic coating. Great videos
Good job keep going
Nice narrative
This is a great comparison of the two most common types of tile. Looking forward to your bathroom remodel on the Carr* Builds channel. 😉
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jim!
Thank you.
Good content. Excelent delivery. I have learned a lot just watching this video. And you're cute too :) Outstanding job!
Thank you
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I bought porcelain tiles for my patio on a whim, and thought that maybe I should have bought ceramic, but thank god I saw your video. It is literally the best video I have seen on the difference. I feel like an expert now. Thumbs up! I wonder what type of tile would be best for an outdoor foot pool/bird bath? I'll see if you have a video for which tiles are best for sunlight and rain. Thanks. Thumbs way up!
I would love to see a comparison of various flooring products in terms of their in-floor heating properties as well as their ambient temperature against my skin without heat. Love your videos!
@Fldavestone
Жыл бұрын
I am a 40 year tile setter, the porcelain will actually hold heat and then radiate it ba k so it would be your better heat tile option.
@SocietyNeedsImprovement
Жыл бұрын
@@Fldavestone Thanks for that. The thing I don't like about tile is that without heat it's really cold to the touch. I'd rather go without heat than have a floor that's cold at room temperature.
Thanks
@Belinda Carr - Thank you for such detailed explanation. We are looking to change our flooring and I was wondering which is better - Marble vs porcelain vs ceramic vs engineered hardwood? I have heard ceramic/porcelain are hard on your feet and joints and get very cold. What are your thoughts?
Great topic. I have been searching for a "Black Vitrified Ceramic" not to use as a tile, but to grind into a telescope mirror. It is something that was done a long time ago, and the thickness needed is difficult to find. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
@FiveTrackTape
2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Obsidian?
@richspillman4191
2 жыл бұрын
@@FiveTrackTape I have not, I have a trip scheduled to Idaho to pick up some test pieces, but the size will be smaller than what I would like...12" square
Nice!! Very noice! Took me back to my mineralogy class lol
@BelindaCarr
2 жыл бұрын
Lol thank you! Digging up all that info was tougher than I expected. Every source says something different.
@k4x4map46
2 жыл бұрын
@@BelindaCarr I can imagine!! The irony of science!!
Excellent video as always, but you cannot consider either of these without understanding grout. Grout deserves a video!
Great video, Thanks. What is the difference between the 20mm porcelain tile you find at home depot vs porcelain 10mm tile you find elsewhere (besides thickness and price)? Are they both fine to use outdoors? Thanks
Love porcelain!
Ceramic are good in tropic season with high humidity area.
I’m thankful for the practical and insightful information. Was wondering if anyone can tell me what I need to be careful about when drilling kitchen wall porcelain tiles to affix a medicine cabinet? Thank you.
Best porcelain tile producer serapool
I was well informed. Thanks a lot How do I take care of my glazed porcelain tiles, mini (phone screen type scrathes) scratches