Porcelain & Ceramic Tile
Glazed clay tiles fired at high temperatures, installed with thinset mortar over a cement backer board or uncoupling membrane.
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Porcelain & Ceramic Tile: Glazed clay tiles fired at high temperatures, installed with thinset mortar over a cement backer board or uncoupling membrane. Typical cost: $8–$20 per sq ft installed..
Why it matters
Properly installed porcelain lasts 50+ years; almost all tile failures trace to substrate, not the tile itself.
Typical cost
$8–$20 per sq ft installed.
Pros
- • Waterproof
- • Pet- and scratch-proof
- • Works with radiant heat
Cons
- • Cold underfoot
- • Hard on legs
- • Grout requires maintenance
Common uses
- • Bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, sunrooms
Alternatives
LVPPolished concrete
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- Porcelain or ceramic?
- Porcelain — denser, less water absorption, more durable for the small upcharge.
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