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Ceramic tile is a mixture of clays and minerals that has been shaped,
pressed, then fired at temperatures exceeding 2,000°
(F), resulting in a hard surface. The protective glaze that is applied before
firing gives the ceramic tile added color and finish and makes it resistant to
stains, odors, bacteria, and scratches.
Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic made of a very fine mixture of clays
and minerals similar to those found in fine dinnerware. These special clays
allow porcelain tile to be fired at temperatures even higher than ceramic tile,
typically exceeding 2,400° (F). The higher
temperature results in a very dense tile. And the denser a tile, the better it
resists moisture.
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