Porcelain vs ceramic tile: which is better
Porcelain is harder and nearly waterproof, ceramic is cheaper and easier to cut. The facts to choose by.
Porcelain tile35 €/m²
Ceramic tile28 €/m²
Diferencias clave
- Ceramic tile is roughly 20% cheaper (28 €/m² vs 35 €/m²).
- Porcelain tile handles moisture better: 0.5% water absorption vs 10%.
- Porcelain tile is stronger in compression (45 MPa vs 30 MPa).
Especificaciones frente a frente
| Propiedad | Porcelain tile | Ceramic tile |
|---|---|---|
| Precio promedio (España) | 35 €/m² | 28 €/m² |
| Conductividad térmica | 1.0 W/(m·K) | 0.9 W/(m·K) |
| Densidad | 2400 kg/m³ | 2000 kg/m³ |
| Absorción de agua | 0.5 % | 10 % |
| Resistencia a la compresión | 45 MPa | 30 MPa |
| Resistencia a las heladas | 100 ciclos | — |
| Combustibilidad | Incombustible | Incombustible |
Valores de referencia típicos (SP 50.13330 / GOST); las cifras reales dependen del fabricante y de la calidad.
Dónde encaja cada uno
- Porcelain tile
- Floors in wet and high-traffic rooms, terraces, wall cladding.
- Ceramic tile
- Bathroom and kitchen walls and floors, splashbacks.