Homeowners are always trying to find the best and suitable materials they can use for home improvement.  That is a natural recourse of wanting to have a home that provides maximized comfort and convenience to its owners.  The choice of flooring material is one area of home building or home improvement that needs to be considered carefully because of the expanse of the space involved.

One type of flooring that has exhibited versatility in recent years is the porcelain tile.  Although falling under the general category of ceramic, it is not exactly the same as ceramic tile.  Many tend to interchange them and presume that they are one and the same.  It is best therefore to know the difference to make sure that one gets to have what is expected.

The difference between the two lies mainly on hardness and porosity.  Their similarity is founded on being both fired at high temperatures as manufactured by man.  Porcelain tiles are considered more durable being noted as fit for use in areas that have medium to heavy traffic while ceramic tiles are deemed suitable for low traffic areas.

In any home building and home improvement efforts, homeowners always strive for those that will provide service for a considerable period of time if it is not possible to attain permanent ones.  Flooring is expected to last long because it is probably the most used part of the house.  Obviously, once cannot get from one area to another without walking on floors.

This is where durable housing materials such as porcelain tiles will prove to be an advantage.  There are so many timeless designs available in the market that having them for decades will not affect the styling of the house.  Some tiles may be chipped after long use so some home owners keep some spare tiles since it is quite possible that the design may have been discontinued.  There is rarely a need to change an entire length of porcelain tiles unless there is a desire for new looks in the house.

Porcelain tiles are durable, attractive, and require low maintenance.  These qualities fit modern living which does not afford time to be wasted.  If one type of flooring is to be used throughout the house, the best option will be porcelain tiles since it can withstand relatively all kinds of conditions that usually prevail in a house.  It can better accommodate accidental spills and heavy workload that is not easily accommodated by other floor types.

About the Guest Blogger

Melinda is an interior design student who is currently researching on possible floor materials including porcelain tiles.