
Newsletter Subscribe Now! HOME KITCHEN DESIGN KITCHEN FLOORING Vinyl Flooring laminate Flooring Cork Flooring HardWood Flooring Bamboo Flooring Stone Flooring Linoleum Flooring Porcelain Tile Flooring Ceramic Tile Flooring Granite Tile Flooring Kitchen Flooring Articles KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS ENTERTAINING IN THE KITCHEN THE WET BAR PRODUCTS PHOTO GALLERY RESOURCES Tile Flooring Video Installation Guide! How to professionally install tile flooring	Kitchen Flooring > Porcelain Tile Classically beautiful, smooth, refined, and distinguishably resilient, this material adds a certain elegance to all spaces in which it graces, making porcelain tiles another exceptional material for any kitchen floor. Cost Generally porcelain tile does cost much more than your average ceramic tile. Porcelain is made from finely ground sand and clay. Like ceramic, porcelain tiles are available glazed and un-glazed and come in a vast array of color, style and texture however they are typically more durable and refined than ceramic tiles which is therefore reflected in the price. Color/Design The only stress factor in this category is that of choice! From a design perspective you can achieve almost anything with porcelain. Today this product is being made to replicate the look of such materials as granite, slate, marble and stone, not to mention even polished metals and wood finishes!!! Depending on what you are willing to spend, expect a fantastic look in you kitchen with porcelain tiles. If color wear is a concern do beware. Inexpensive porcelain is not impervious from wear of color since pigments do not always run entirely through the tile. Good quality porcelain stands apart from the rest. Durability When creating a tile, temperature and strength become synonymous. The higher the temperature in which a tile is fired the stronger it will become. Although both ceramic tile and porcelain are created in kilns at extreme heat, porcelain is fired at a higher temperature resulting in a stronger product. Scratch resistance - Extremely resistant to scratching and deeper abrasions. Glazed porcelain is also very stain resistant. Strength - Porcelain is stronger than most stone product on the market and is unaffected by UV rays. It will not create static electricity and will stand up to almost any chemical agent. Fire resistance - Porcelain tile will not burn and does not produce toxic fumes. Water resistance - Porcelain is far more resistant to water than ceramic tile. The absorption rate for porcelain is 0.5% and even less. Maintenance - Glazed porcelain is as simple as a quick sweep and a mop when necessary, however if your choice of tile is natural or polished porcelain, be sure that your floor is properly sealed otherwise cleaning could get more difficult! Construction/Installation Since porcelain is a stronger tile than ceramic, they can also be more difficult to cut resulting in more breakage. Be sure to get all necessary information from your tile supplier on the appropriate grout for your project and investigate the proper space layout of your particular tiles. There are a few varieties of porcelain tiles available: "Receive a Free Porcelain Tile Flooring installation quote" 1. Natural Porcelain - Porcelain tiles that have not been polished or glazed which are very porous. 2. Polished Porcelain - Although these tiles have a finish, they are not glazed and therefore need to be sealed. 3. Glazed Porcelain - Like glazed ceramic this is maybe the best option for kitchens for strength, stain resistance, and water absorption. Many of these tiles have remarkably smooth surfaces which can be very problematic as a kitchen floor. Tip**Be sure to select tiles which are also slip resistant. TheSexyKitchen.com always recommends hiring a professional to install kitchen floors for if installed improperly, much damage can occur which will increase the cost of your project. If installing your floor on your own is a must then please consider purchasing a video tile installation guide which will give you proper tile cutting and installation information hopefully saving you much time and money. Environment/Health Porcelain tiles rank well in this category. Although they do not display the same antimicrobial qualities of a linoleum floor, they are very easy to clean, and since they are non-conductive, they do not attract dust and dirt. From a green perspective porcelain tile is another great choice for your kitchen floor as they are made entirely from natural materials and therefore do not cause any harm to landfills. Sure to ignite a flame in many hearts, porcelains' elegance is undoubtedly attractive. So many hues and textures to choose from a porcelain floor will certainly be the star of your kitchen show. The Martini Factor OUCH! Unless you want to get rid of the old keep a close eye on your guests' consumption with a porcelain floor! Porcelain and anything breakable are great enemies, expect endless battles. Consider using plastic!! How to properly garnish your favorite martinis!	Site Search
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Kitchen Flooring > Porcelain Tile

Classically beautiful, smooth, refined, and distinguishably resilient, this material adds a certain elegance to all spaces in which it graces, making porcelain tiles another exceptional material for any kitchen floor.

Cost

Generally porcelain tile does cost much more than your average ceramic tile. Porcelain is made from finely ground sand and clay. Like ceramic, porcelain tiles are available glazed and un-glazed and come in a vast array of color, style and texture however they are typically more durable and refined than ceramic tiles which is therefore reflected in the price.

Color/Design

The only stress factor in this category is that of choice! From a design perspective you can achieve almost anything with porcelain. Today this product is being made to replicate the look of such materials as granite, slate, marble and stone, not to mention even polished metals and wood finishes!!! Depending on what you are willing to spend, expect a fantastic look in you kitchen with porcelain tiles.

If color wear is a concern do beware. Inexpensive porcelain is not impervious from wear of color since pigments do not always run entirely through the tile. Good quality porcelain stands apart from the rest.

Durability

When creating a tile, temperature and strength become synonymous. The higher the temperature in which a tile is fired the stronger it will become. Although both ceramic tile and porcelain are created in kilns at extreme heat, porcelain is fired at a higher temperature resulting in a stronger product.

Scratch resistance - Extremely resistant to scratching and deeper abrasions. Glazed porcelain is also very stain resistant.

Strength - Porcelain is stronger than most stone product on the market and is unaffected by UV rays. It will not create static electricity and will stand up to almost any chemical agent.

Fire resistance - Porcelain tile will not burn and does not produce toxic fumes.

Water resistance - Porcelain is far more resistant to water than ceramic tile. The absorption rate for porcelain is 0.5% and even less.

Maintenance - Glazed porcelain is as simple as a quick sweep and a mop when necessary, however if your choice of tile is natural or polished porcelain, be sure that your floor is properly sealed otherwise cleaning could get more difficult!

Construction/Installation

Since porcelain is a stronger tile than ceramic, they can also be more difficult to cut resulting in more breakage. Be sure to get all necessary information from your tile supplier on the appropriate grout for your project and investigate the proper space layout of your particular tiles. There are a few varieties of porcelain tiles available:

"Receive a Free Porcelain Tile Flooring installation quote"

1. Natural Porcelain - Porcelain tiles that have not been polished or glazed which are very porous.

2. Polished Porcelain - Although these tiles have a finish, they are not glazed and therefore need to be sealed.

3. Glazed Porcelain - Like glazed ceramic this is maybe the best option for kitchens for strength, stain resistance, and water absorption. Many of these tiles have remarkably smooth surfaces which can be very problematic as a kitchen floor.

Tip**Be sure to select tiles which are also slip resistant.

TheSexyKitchen.com always recommends hiring a professional to install kitchen floors for if installed improperly, much damage can occur which will increase the cost of your project. If installing your floor on your own is a must then please consider purchasing a video tile installation guide which will give you proper tile cutting and installation information hopefully saving you much time and money.

Environment/Health

Porcelain tiles rank well in this category. Although they do not display the same antimicrobial qualities of a linoleum floor, they are very easy to clean, and since they are non-conductive, they do not attract dust and dirt.

From a green perspective porcelain tile is another great choice for your kitchen floor as they are made entirely from natural materials and therefore do not cause any harm to landfills.

Sure to ignite a flame in many hearts, porcelains' elegance is undoubtedly attractive. So many hues and textures to choose from a porcelain floor will certainly be the star of your kitchen show.

The Martini Factor

OUCH! Unless you want to get rid of the old keep a close eye on your guests' consumption with a porcelain floor! Porcelain and anything breakable are great enemies, expect endless battles. Consider using plastic!!

How to properly garnish your favorite martinis!

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