Do you know the difference between porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles?

As a tile professional and owner of an tile factory, the difference between porcelain and ceramic are the ones that confuse my customer most.

porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles are made from a different composition, and that is what determines the tile’s body color, texture and density. The main materials of ceramic tile is ordinary clay and the fire temperature is about 900℃, but porcelain tile is kaolin clay and should been fired at least 1300℃, which make porcelain tile is a much denser tile than ceramic and less likely to chip.

The water absorption rate is another difference. Porcelain tile is fired at higher temperature and have get harder density. Their quality of reduced water absorption makes them very suitable for certain tasks. They are ideal for covering walls and flooring. For the obvious reason, ceramic tiles would not work as well as their porcelain counterparts.

Ideas for your kitchen backsplash

Kitchen backsplash needs to take a lot of wear and tear, so choosing the cheapest option could be a bad move in the long run. Steam and high temperature can cause the wrong type of backsplash to warp and turn staining, but there are plenty of durable solutions that can withstand this tough environment. Before you invest in kitchen, get samples you can take home to try out against your color scheme.

Narrow down the choices with our practical tips to help you find the tile to best suit both your bathroom and your budget.

Crystal glass tiles mosaic

Mosaic are one of the most flexible options for kitchen as there is such a great choice of colors and sizes. Their glazed surface makes them highly resistant to They are usually very easy to keep clean, and come in styles to suit every taste. Before making your final decision, you could buy a small fragment of mosaic sample from us, which will give you more flexibility with the design.
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2010 Mosaic Design Ideas

If there is a trendy “must-have” of 2010, then consider adding some mosaic tiles into your home. Two key elements work together to activate your interior decorating ideas .

1. By using BOLD and FEARLESS colors to create a wonderful and charming space.
 
     Purples, soft blues, metallic, golden greens, grays, yellows…these are the interior colors you will see throughout 2009 in home decorating, creating a youthful and sophisticated style.

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Stainless steel kitchen backsplash tiles :http://www.builderelements.com/mosaic-tile/stainless-steel-tile/silver-wall-SSM005365.aspx


Metallic blue glass tiles :http://www.builderelements.com/mosaic-tile/metallic-glass-tile/shine-azure-MEG0016264.aspx



Ultra white subway glass tiles : http://www.builderelements.com/mosaic-tile/crystal-glass-tile/nitin-ultra-white-Nitin-Ultra-White-Glass-Tile109.aspx 

2. DESIGN WITHOUT BORDERS: Global and multi-cultural decor inspired by Italy, Europe, China, Russia, Latin America, Morocco and India (primary influences) are mixed and matched to create a global design tour at home.

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Natural stone tiles : http://www.builderelements.com/mosaic-tile/stone-mosaic-tile/wave-cantaloupe-DR004384.aspx

China blue and white porcelain tiles : http://www.builderelements.com/mosaic-tile/porcelain-pebble-tile/cool-waters-POP0073319.aspx