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 tile40 €/m²
Ceramic tile32 €/m²
Principales différences
- Ceramic tile is roughly 20% cheaper (32 €/m² vs 40 €/m²).
- Porcelain tile handles moisture better: 0.5% water absorption vs 10%.
- Porcelain tile is stronger in compression (45 MPa vs 30 MPa).
Spécifications comparées
| Propriété | Porcelain tile | Ceramic tile |
|---|---|---|
| Prix moyen (France) | 40 €/m² | 32 €/m² |
| Conductivité thermique | 1.0 W/(m·K) | 0.9 W/(m·K) |
| Densité | 2400 kg/m³ | 2000 kg/m³ |
| Absorption d'eau | 0.5 % | 10 % |
| Résistance à la compression | 45 MPa | 30 MPa |
| Résistance au gel | 100 cycles | — |
| Combustibilité | Incombustible | Incombustible |
Valeurs de référence typiques (SP 50.13330 / GOST) ; les chiffres réels dépendent du fabricant et de la classe.
Usage recommandé
- Porcelain tile
- Floors in wet and high-traffic rooms, terraces, wall cladding.
- Ceramic tile
- Bathroom and kitchen walls and floors, splashbacks.