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Ceramics Porcelain

Construction Made with red, brown or white clay.Softer Made with white clay, sand and

and less dense. feldspar.Fired at a higher
temperature.Harder and more dense.

Pros Easier to use. Available in more up to date Absorbs less water.More hard-wearing.

and intricate designs.

Cons Can be prone to cracking in cold weather More brittle.Only available in basic or very

simple designs.
Best used for Walls and floors.Home interiors.Commercial Floors.Use on walls depending on

interior walls.Low foot traffic areasInside. weightCommercial properties – hotels,

offices, retail outlets.Areas with very high

moisture levels such as wetrooms.High foot
traffic areas.Outside.

Price Cheaper. More expensive

Easy of cutting Less dense than porcelain.Easy to cut and Heavier than ceramic.Can be difficult to cut.

shape.

Interior/Exterior use Interior only. Exterior and interior.