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Ceramic tiles keep showing up in homes, restaurants, and offices for one simple reason: they are one of the best choices on the tile market, and they are too easy to maintain. Not because of fancy marketing claims, but because they solve real problems without requiring constant maintenance. And the best part of ceramic tiles? You can find them in various colors, patterns, and shapes you'd like.
Ceramic tile starts with clay, the same material potters have used for thousands of years. The quality of that clay determines everything about your tile that'll take place on your walls. Good ceramic tiles use refined clay mixed with specific minerals. Unlike mass produced alternatives, Country Floors' ceramic wall tiles are often crafted using age old hand forming techniques. The characteristic glazed surface is the result of a precise, low-firing process at around 1,000°C. This meticulous process ensures a unique, high-quality glaze that is dense, water resistant tile surface, and provides the signature depth and variation missing in standard factory tiles. When fired at around 1,000°C, this creates a surface that's hard enough for daily use but won't shatter your dishes when accidents happen.
Ceramic vs. Porcelain Tiles: The difference between porcelain vs ceramic tiles comes down to density and cost. Porcelain tiles cost more and are more durable, while ceramic tiles have more variety. The ceramic vs porcelain tiles debate usually misses this key point: ceramic tiles are easier to cut, drill, and modify during installation. But you wouldn't get the porcelain floor tile durability when you want to choose ceramic. Also, the difference between porcelain vs ceramic tiles comes down to density and cost. Porcelain tiles are impervious (water absorption below $0.5\%$), more durable, and typically more expensive, while ceramic tiles are non-vitreous (absorption above $7\%$) and offer more variety. The ceramic vs porcelain tiles debate usually misses this key point: while ceramic tiles are easier to cut, drill, and modify during installation, their non-vitreous status means they are strictly recommended as a ceramic wall tile only.
Ceramic tile is the ideal choice for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, showers, and other accent walls. We recommend only installing ceramic tiles on the floors of small, low-traffic spaces, as they are less durable than floor tiles such as marble, porcelain, or limestone. The longevity and low maintenance appeal of our ceramic wall tile make it the superior choice for vertical surfaces. Shop our hand painted ceramic tile collection or our impressive selection of ceramic subway tile to find the perfect accent wall solution.
Cleaning: Skip expensive specialty cleaners. How to clean ceramic tile properly involves warm water, mild dish soap, and a microfiber mop. For tough stains, a paste made from baking soda and water works better than most commercial products. The glazed surface naturally resists most stains. Weekly cleaning prevents buildup that makes monthly deep cleaning necessary. In ceramic tile showers, squeegee walls after use to prevent soap scum and mineral deposits from forming.
Maintenance: Ceramic tiles crack from impact, not from normal use. Dropped tools during renovation cause more damage than years of foot traffic. Thermal shock, extreme temperature changes, can cause cracking, but this rarely happens in normal home use. Grout fails before ceramic tiles do. Plan for grout maintenance every few years, but expect the ceramic tiles themselves to last decades with proper care.
Shop ceramic tiles online or visit one of our showrooms to see the tiles in person. The experienced consultants at our New York Tile Store, Los Angeles Tile Store, and San Francisco Tile Store have excellent customer service and can assist you with your interior design journey.
