When you intend to tile your home and outdoor areas, you will have to choose from a selection. In this process, you will find several types of materials, and one significant type would be porcelain. 

Porcelain is durable and strong and is usually used for floor spaces and outdoor environments like patios, kitchens, bathrooms, and other home areas. 

However, before choosing porcelain, you need to understand what it is, where to use it, and how to maintain it. So read on to find all you need to know about porcelain before installing it. 

Let’s begin.

What is Porcelain?

Primarily, porcelain is a type of ceramic. However, the materials it is made from and the heat at which it is fired usually make it more hard-wearing and durable than traditional ceramic.

As a result, outdoor porcelain tiles are a more popular option when creating a patio area in your garden or outdoor areas. They are resistant to water, frost resistant, and very durable. When choosing one for your garden spaces, choose a design with an anti-slip finish. 

You can also choose from the other designs like the stone effect and the stylish wood. A popular trend is to create an indoor to an outdoor space where the floor continues outdoors to get a seamless transition.

Where Porcelain Can Be Used

Porcelain is available in several styles, sizes, colors, and shapes. So you can use them wherever you like in your home and garden. 

However, because of porcelain qualities which include water resistance, frost resistance, and high durability, they can be perfect for outdoor spaces, bathrooms, and gardens. Also, hallways are another good palace where you can use them since they tend to receive frequent foot traffic. 

How To Care For Porcelain

If your porcelain is polished, you shouldn't use bleach, steam cleaners, or other strong alkaline or acidic cleaning solutions since they can cause damage to the seal. Instead, when you want to clean your porcelain tile, either polished or unpolished, warm water and mild detergent can do the job. 

If you intend to use chemicals to remove stubborn stains, you should only use those with low chemical concentrations.

Styles and Designs Of Porcelain 

With the advancement in manufacturing, you can get porcelain in several designs, styles, shapes, sizes, and colors. They can include beautiful mosaics, hexagons, geometric patterns or lifelike stone effects, and realistic wood effects. 

Porcelain can replace wallpaper, paint, hardwood flooring, and even laminate. There are also stylish alternatives for patio slabs and decking in your garden. 

Conclusion

Before purchasing porcelain tiles, you should know everything there is to know about them. Ensure you have a good idea of the style and color of the porcelain you intend to purchase before visiting a showroom. Search for decorating inspirations to see which design or color you gravitate towards. 

Use the tips mentioned above to ensure your choice is right before heading to your local showroom. Also, you can speak with a flooring consultant to confirm your choice suits your needs.

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