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Porcelain: A Perfect Replacement of Marble?

by Tanisha
8 March

Porcelain tile is a new trending variety of tile which is a blend of clay and other natural material fired at a high temperature in the furnace. It is nonporous and suitable for all kinds of surfaces and all kinds of weather conditions. Porcelain tile is a perfect alternative to marble as described:-

 Marble V/s Porcelain

1) Cost- The cost of porcelain tile is low in comparison to marble. Where marble costs $9 - $24, a porcelain tile costs $8 -$15.

2)  Extensive selection-   Porcelain tiles comes in a wide variety of designs which is ideal for walls, floors, Bathroom, Kitchen, Outdoors, etc. While Marbles are only suitable for indoor uses and are also not idle for wet surfaces.

3) Durable- Porcelain tiles are easy to maintain and are long-lasting on the other side marbles get a crack easily and not good for rough uses. Marble needs regular maintenance.

4) Scratchproof and stain-proof-  Marble is more prone to stains and scratches in comparison to Porcelain, Marble gets fade with time and it needed to be sealed regularly.

5)  Water Proof- Porcelain has a water absorption rate of 0.05% while Marble is not ideal for wet surfaces as it is porous and absorbs more water.

6) Fire Proof- Porcelain tiles are Fireproof hence making it idle for kitchen countertops you can even cook on porcelain.

Swar Ceramiche is a Leading Exporter and Supplier of a Wide Variety of Porcelain tiles which is ideal for Kitchen Countertops, Tabletops, backsplash, outdoors.

 

What is stopping you to order an ideal tile for you?

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