Glazed Porcelain Pine Island The Durability of Glazed and Unglazed Porcelain Tiles

One of the strongest forms of tiles to be used in many ways of a house, from flooring tiles, to accenting wall tiles, and even as pool tiles, porcelain tiles are durable regardless if they are tiles unglazed or glazed porcelain. Pine Island residents might want a stronger tile in their home for many reasons, most commonly it is because of small children or animals that can break or ruin these tiles over time, and there are only minor considerations that can make choosing between unglazed and glazed porcelain tiles easier. Here are some common issues that people have with both unglazed and glazed porcelain tiles in their home with regard to their durability.

Durability of Glazed Tiles

One of the advantages of using glazed porcelain tiles over that of unglazed tiles is they are more resistant to staining due to the fact that they have an additional layer of protective glaze made from glass. When it comes to staining of tiles made from glazed porcelain, Pine Island residents should know that this is what makes them a great option for bathrooms and kitchens where splatters and moisture can quickly build up on them. Because glazed porcelain tiles are made with an additional layer of material, they tend to be thinner than unglazed options. This does not affect their durability as much as the thickness of the glazed layer that goes on afterwards.

Durability of Unglazed Tiles

Because unglazed tiles are a bit thicker than that of tiles made from glazed porcelain, Pine Island residents should know that this thickness makes them a great option to be used as flooring tiles in a home. Glazed porcelain tiles can also be a good choice for flooring tiles, but unglazed porcelain tiles are going to be a little stronger and handle more weight better. Because these tiles are not protected with a glazed layer, they are more susceptible to getting dirty and stained more quickly, and this is something that many people do not want to deal with even though it does not affect the quality or durability of the tile.

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