Ceramic vs Porcelain Tiles | Everything you need to know!

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Almost cut that out :) Glad you didn't think it was an awkward transition

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[@o2boutdoors]

Having installed both ceramic and porcelain tile, I feel porcelain is a better product well worth the extra cost. Ceramic tends to chip at edges and tear the glazing off much easier, especially when cutting. The porcelain I used also had a solid body color, so even if the glazing was damaged, it wouldn't appear to be a different color. The cost per material square foot is minor vs. the amount of time (or cost to pay someone) to install.

[@JohnSmith-kf1fc]

I worked with 5/8 thick porcelain once, it was incredibly tough

[@boby115]

I couldn’t agree more.👍

[@saraorella835]

Great explanation of these two products.

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[@aeronmeta]

I bought porcelain tiles for my patio on a whim, and thought that maybe I should have bought ceramic, but thank god I saw your video. It is literally the best video I have seen on the difference. I feel like an expert now. Thumbs up! I wonder what type of tile would be best for an outdoor foot pool/bird bath? I'll see if you have a video for which tiles are best for sunlight and rain. Thanks. Thumbs way up!

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[@rdapigleo]

Cutting or drilling ceramic or porcelain will create respirable dust if not wet. I recommend using wet processes, cleaning up the sludge before it dries and discarding it, to avoid silicosis risks. I noticed you were wearing proper PPE Belinda, and I think if people were doing a lot of cutting/drilling, they might need to control the dust more. Localised ventilation is also an option, using an extraction setup.

[@j.d.1488]

Excellent video. I installed an old American Olean porcelain tile.. It was matte. Tile was through and through, as you mentioned. It's in a kitchen / dining area and takes a beating. It has held up quite nicely. Thank you for your insight on both of these products.

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[@Shark-x77]

Wow I feel I have a new super power now, as I was so blank about tiles. Thx Belinda!!!

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I really enjoy your videos and your detailed description of each topic. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on so many topics.

[@mountainbikerdave]

I'm glad you mentioned the decoupling membrane, it's honestly much more important than the tile itself. And it's a shame to see a high end tile have to get riped out and redone cause the homeowner tried to cheap out and hire a hack.

[@tiletheworld]

Do you always use a decoupling membrane? Or do you every use Liquid Applied Membrane?

[@mountainbikerdave]

@@tiletheworld a decoupling membrane is used anywhere where there can be movement. Concrete moves and concrete cracks. If your tile is attached directly to your concrete, when your concrete cracks your tile is going to crack or pop out. the decoupling membrane creates a gap between the concrete and the tile. So when your concrete cracks it doesn't transfer to the surface. It stays hidden below the tile. Also if you are attaching to non-engineered Wood, you would also use a decoupling membrane because wood moves with change in humidity. Liquid applied decoupling membrane? 🤔🙄❓ I think what you're talking about is a primer, which is not a decoupling membrane, it's something you apply to your substrate prior to applying the binder/adhesive to ensure firm positive adhesion.

[@tiletheworld]

@@mountainbikerdave I was not clear sorry. I was just inquiring if you ever use liquid crack isolation instead of a decoupling membrane.

[@mountainbikerdave]

@@tiletheworld nope. never even heard of it, how does it work?

[@mr.c6674]

@@mountainbikerdave, thank you for the detailed explanation on decoupling membrane.

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[@martinjames7569]

Good info. I have porcelain in my shower and on the floors, they've taken a beating and still look brand new after a few years.

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NEW SUBSCRIBER here. That was **fantastic**. So very comprehensive and understandable. Obviously very well researched. Proof that female presenters are usually the more thorough and best. Well done ! Greetings from Prague, CZ

[@caroldanson5476]

I like all your videos as they are very well presented in clear, understanding language. I just put a beautiful black marble looking porcelain tile around my wood burning fireplace and I am pleased.

[@Deagan]

Excellent video! On the topic of flooring, I would appreciate another detailing floor sealants for commercial/residential use! I never understood why public bathrooms accumulate so much grime, when they could just seal everything up for easy cleanup?

[@tiletheworld]

Normally sealants are the issue, it is the maintenances programs. As Belinda was saying, Porcelain tiles and glazed ceramics are very stain resistant, but if you push around dirty water on a dirty floor they are just moving the dirt around. If they would use a good cleaner and change the water often it would not be so grimey.😁

[@jemiebridges3197]

@@tiletheworld problem is boss yells at you for changing water so often so it's less work and stressful to just push it around. My personal clean level is "would in let my baby crawl on it?" But cheap as clients dont want to pay for that level even though with me it takes only about an extra 10 minutes so I'm not even costing a full hour.

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[@tiletheworld]

Your channel just showed up in my feed today and I am thankful. Great, accurate information.

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[@lenjames]

Well done Belinda. The information has cleared a few questions I had between the two products . Now the the difficult job of picking the right color and pattern for my bath project.

[@jamillael-shafei4324]

You and your channel are brilliant! Thank you for educating me and my husband on building topics. We’ve learned so much!

[@richspillman4191]

Great topic. I have been searching for a "Black Vitrified Ceramic" not to use as a tile, but to grind into a telescope mirror. It is something that was done a long time ago, and the thickness needed is difficult to find. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@FiveTrackTape]

Have you tried Obsidian?

[@richspillman4191]

@@FiveTrackTape I have not, I have a trip scheduled to Idaho to pick up some test pieces, but the size will be smaller than what I would like...12" square

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[@anandpanchbhavi]

Learnt something new. Thanks ❗️

[@mrgallbladder]

Thanks for doing the research. I've learned a lot. I always thought they were just two different materials and a matter of preference.

[@BelindaCarr]

Thank you!

[@Xingqiwu387]

Excellent overview! I definitely prefer ceramic tiles because they have COLORS. Americans and Europeans, at least, only know dozens of shades and hues of white and gray. Ceramic tiles from the Middle East and Latin America are delightfully beautiful.

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[@l0I0I0I0]

Porcelain! PEI 5, JIC. :). Thank you for the vid especially showing different materials in each clay. Very helpful!

[@kibakobo]

Thank you Belinda for your time. Informative and helpful.

[@brotherdekaka]

Thanks again for this video, am about to install some tiles in my home we just bought, I have learned alot

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Very well articulated. Good info. Great quality video. Bless

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Lov vids. In the industry 12 yrs. Learning every day

[@SentinalhMC]

Another great, informative video. I'd love to see you do a video about Cover.

[@BelindaCarr]

I've reached out to them. Hope to make a video on their homes soon.

[@tiletheworld]

What is Cover?

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Top notch content! Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of building materials allows us, as hand demolition professionals, create informed demolition methods. A truly educational channel!

[@metrotechguru5863]

Thank you. This was a topic in which I was very interested.

[@joedaw3003]

I’m thankful for the practical and insightful information. Was wondering if anyone can tell me what I need to be careful about when drilling kitchen wall porcelain tiles to affix a medicine cabinet? Thank you.

[@debeshbhattarai]

Are vitrified homogeneous tile getting out of the production line. Why, please add a line or 2. Thanks.

[@nobody.6451]

What would y’all suggest for a home with children and elders ?

[@grantcook5376]

Great explanation, thanks .

[@Corewood_TJP]

Very interesting video. And as others says, you are very good at making these videos. They are interesting, informative and you also add a bit of humor in the videos. Great job! I had no idea how ceramic and porcelain tiles were made, so that was interesting. And another thing. I was very happy about the fixed subtitles, as I understand better if I can read subtitles to the videos. So that is a very good step you took there. You speak quite clearly, but often I just loose focus, if there is no subtitles - probably because my hearing is not 100% perfect and English is a 2nd language to me.

[@SocietyNeedsImprovement]

I would love to see a comparison of various flooring products in terms of their in-floor heating properties as well as their ambient temperature against my skin without heat. Love your videos!

[@Fldavestone]

I am a 40 year tile setter, the porcelain will actually hold heat and then radiate it ba k so it would be your better heat tile option.

[@SocietyNeedsImprovement]

@@Fldavestone Thanks for that. The thing I don't like about tile is that without heat it's really cold to the touch. I'd rather go without heat than have a floor that's cold at room temperature.

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Excellent presentation

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[@estefaniabsa8908]

Omg!!! I totally thought they were the same!!! Thank you for the video!

[@snackgila]

Ceramic are good in tropic season with high humidity area.

[@jimurrata6785]

This is a great comparison of the two most common types of tile. Looking forward to your bathroom remodel on the Carr* Builds channel. 😉

[@BelindaCarr]

Thanks, Jim!

[@rajeshthiharie]

Please provide metric measures in addition to imperial

[@VG61]

Thank you very much for the beautiful explanation. We are building a house now and it is good to know where to use what and why... Thank you.

[@r3jk8]

wow. excellent information presented. thank you! I have a question, is it possible to polish porcelain tiles?

[@camilloquadros3912]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@kenstocks]

I’m going to do my counter tops in my kitchen in 10”x10” ceramic tile. Any opinions? Suggestions?

[@markking2310]

The house I bought has porcelain floors throughout, and the previous owners closed in their garage to make an office. We are turning it back into a 2 car garage. Question is should we be able to drive a car on the porcelain???

[@mohamadjamal3944]

Well done

[@timothywimala681]

Would you happen to know why tiles today are only using prints rather than having uniform colour all the way through? Thank you for the fantastic video!

[@MrKhabbu]

The answer lies in the cost. Basically Porcelain tiles are costlier to make and especially the ones which have uniform cooler all the way through. This means the entire material is same from top to bottom. The video maker has only half explained the difference. The ceramic tiles are two different layers . One is base clay and top is of glaze .

[@andrewlawrence990]

Great work. I always appreciate your advice.

[@arminass1681]

I was well informed. Thanks a lot How do I take care of my glazed porcelain tiles, mini (phone screen type scrathes) scratches

[@lxc3909]

Excellent video as always, but you cannot consider either of these without understanding grout. Grout deserves a video!

[@daktari3055]

Good Job! Great explanation.

[@azazahmed3957]

Really helpful I bought porcelain but could understand why I had to pay soo much more Now I'm kind of feeling good about my investment

[@k4x4map46]

Nice!! Very noice! Took me back to my mineralogy class lol

[@BelindaCarr]

Lol thank you! Digging up all that info was tougher than I expected. Every source says something different.

[@k4x4map46]

@@BelindaCarr I can imagine!! The irony of science!!

[@ark12111]

@Belinda Carr - Thank you for such detailed explanation. We are looking to change our flooring and I was wondering which is better - Marble vs porcelain vs ceramic vs engineered hardwood? I have heard ceramic/porcelain are hard on your feet and joints and get very cold. What are your thoughts?

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Very informative! Great job!

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Thanks Brenda, interesting information.

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You are extremely clear and articulate in your delivery and of course, you are a beautiful woman. Love your videos.

[@belaad]

another AMAZING video. Thank you.

[@BelindaCarr]

Thank you!

[@russelljohnson1486]

Good job

[@fgbhrl4907]

Oh, this is perfect. I've been considering tiling my garage, and one sticking question to me was whether ceramic would be sufficient.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Get some porcelain outdoor tiles 24 in. Just saw some at HD. Ive been porcelain only since 04

[@wayneC7]

I wish you can do something similar for cookware. I see some pots are being marketed as ceramic coating. Great videos

[@arunms8696]

Informative ❣️ thank you

[@dianeistvan4566]

When it comes to resistance to dog nail scratches, I think porcelain is the clear winner. I have had some down for more than 25 years with many dogs and somewhat inconsistent nail clipping. It still looks like new.

[@beard05]

Grate explanation ..thank you very much !!

[@lightningdemolition1964]

I liked the addition of the risky business clip. Was he sliding on ceramic or porcelain

[@wllingtonsingh5080]

What type of tile would you recommend for Basement concrete floors.

[@VagabondTE]

I've used floor tiles a lot in my experiments. They're a super cheap smooth surface when you only need one or two.

[@JohnSmith-kf1fc]

What do you mean? Like when you need a very flat surface like glass to glue sandpaper on it to grind something very flat?

[@VagabondTE]

@@JohnSmith-kf1fc I need a large flat bakeable surface for DIY plastic recycling. It technically worked but the pressure kept breaking the tiles and plastic would bond to the tile after two or three melts.

[@JohnSmith-kf1fc]

@@VagabondTE hum.. interesting. Would a steel sheet covered with a nonstick teflon coating work? Maybe those can be custom ordered? Or like the largest non stick pan you can find and cut the side if they get in the way?

[@DahVoozel]

I have told home owners "for this application, you won't see any difference between porcelain or ceramic, just buy what you like."

[@Alooyaan]

I want to add tiles to my house which ones are better ceramic or porcelain

[@huckleberrycarignan9745]

I also love this channel

[@celia222]

One thing about baked clay products is that although they are made from natural sources, they do not biodegrade well (do they even need to?). We still find tiles from Pompeii. Don’t build ugly bathrooms, and keep tiles in houses as long as possible.

[@Cobra6Gaming]

Very frequently here in the Netherlands, floor tiles are also put on the walls because they are stronger. I wonder if that has to do with the fact that most of our walls are brick/stone and thus can easily carry more weight.

[@albongo3949]

Great breakdown

[@cooperscorner7707]

Great information. Thank you.