{"id":1165,"date":"2020-08-21T04:59:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T04:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aztile2021.wpengine.com\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:05:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T23:05:43","slug":"what-is-porcelain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/what-is-porcelain\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Porcelain?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1166\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/icon-smoke-porcelain-tile-floor-and-icon-silver-porcelain-concrete-look-tile-walls-from-arizona-tile.jpg\" alt=\"Icon Smoke Porcelain Tile Floor and Icon Silver Porcelain concrete-look Tile Walls from Arizona Tile\" width=\"470\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/icon-smoke-porcelain-tile-floor-and-icon-silver-porcelain-concrete-look-tile-walls-from-arizona-tile.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/icon-smoke-porcelain-tile-floor-and-icon-silver-porcelain-concrete-look-tile-walls-from-arizona-tile-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/icon-smoke-porcelain-tile-floor-and-icon-silver-porcelain-concrete-look-tile-walls-from-arizona-tile-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featured Image: Icon Smoke Porcelain Tile Floor and Icon Silver Porcelain concrete-look Tile Walls from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Porcelain tile is a popular choice for many homeowners looking for tile for their floors, backsplash, bathrooms and other areas. Despite its fragile-sounding name, porcelain tile is far different from your grandma\u2019s fine china. A durable, low-maintenance and water-resistant tile option, porcelain may be the perfect choice for your next home tile project. By definition, porcelain tile, is any tile with an absorption rate of one half of one percent or less.\u00a0Let\u2019s take a look at this beautiful yet practical material, how it\u2019s made and where it can be used in the home.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1167\" style=\"width: 511px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unica-carbon-24-x-48-rectified-through-body-porcelain-floor-tile.jpg\" alt=\"Unica Carbon 24 x 48 Rectified Through Body Porcelain Floor Tile from Arizona Tile\" width=\"511\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unica-carbon-24-x-48-rectified-through-body-porcelain-floor-tile.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unica-carbon-24-x-48-rectified-through-body-porcelain-floor-tile-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Unica Carbon 24 x 48 Rectified Through Body Porcelain Floor Tile from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"BFOH2-lower\">How Is Porcelain Made?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Porcelain begins as a refined clay mixture. Typically, this mixture contains clay, sand, feldspar and sometimes other minerals. These are combined with water to form a sand-like consistency, and the mixture is then slightly dried to achieve the perfect moisture level for the next step. If color body porcelain is being made (<a href=\"\/color-body-porcelain-vs-through-body-porcelain-tile\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see more about that here<\/a>), the clay mixture is colored to match the surface\u00a0color of the tile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">The clay mixture is\u00a0then pressed into tile shapes, sizes and and in some tile, surface options, other than flat are pressed into the body of the tile. \u00a0After this, the tile are then baked to remove most of the remaining moisture. Next, the\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/tile\/porcelain-and-ceramic\/digitalart\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">desired pattern and colors<\/a>\u00a0are applied using special printing technology<strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0known as digital print technology. This allows a huge range of designs to be created, including\u00a0<a href=\"\/products-looks-like\/wood\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">porcelain tiles that look like wood<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/tile\/porcelain-and-ceramic\/cala\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marble<\/a>, brick,\u00a0<a href=\"\/porcelain-tile-that-looks-like-natural-stone\/\">stone<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/porcelain-and-ceramic\/icon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cement<\/a>\u00a0and other materials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Once the pattern or color is applied, the tiles are glazed to form a protective surface. Finally, porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at extreme temperatures, as high as 2500 degrees F. This<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>fuses\u00a0the glaze to the body of the tile.\u00a0The final product is durable,\u00a0water-resistant,\u00a0and has zero\u00a0emissions. Porcelain tile is\u00a0easy to clean and maintain, making it a great choice for a variety of applications, homes and lifestyles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1168\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1168\" style=\"width: 469px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reside-ash-12-x-24-semi-polished-porcelain-bathroom-floor-tile.jpg\" alt=\"Reside Ash 12\u201d x 24\u201d Semi-Polished Porcelain Bathroom Floor Tile from Arizona Tile\" width=\"469\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reside-ash-12-x-24-semi-polished-porcelain-bathroom-floor-tile.jpg 469w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reside-ash-12-x-24-semi-polished-porcelain-bathroom-floor-tile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/reside-ash-12-x-24-semi-polished-porcelain-bathroom-floor-tile-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Reside Ash 12\u201d x 24\u201d Semi-Polished Porcelain Bathroom Floor Tile from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"BFOH2-lower\">What Is Porcelain Used For?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">Porcelain tile can be used for a range of applications inside and outside of the home. Popular uses include porcelain flooring (such as wood-look porcelain \u201cplanks\u201d), marble looks, limestone looks, concrete, and backsplashes and shower walls. Porcelain tile with\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/tile\/r11-anti-slip-finish\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">R11 Finish<\/a>\u00a0can even be used in outdoor or wet spaces, such as patios, bathroom floors and more. Porcelain tile can also be used on the waterline of outdoor swimming pools or spas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1169\" style=\"width: 467px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/castle-brick-grey-porcelain-bathroom-wall-and-cementine-black-white-porcelain-tile-floor.gif\" alt=\"Castle Brick Grey Porcelain Bathroom Wall and Cementine Black &amp; White Porcelain Tile Floor from Arizona Tile\" width=\"467\" height=\"469\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Castle Brick Grey Porcelain Bathroom Wall and Cementine Black &amp; White Porcelain Tile Floor from Arizona Tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"BFOH2-lower\">Why Is Porcelain Popular?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">One of the reasons why porcelain is so popular is due to its durability. The firing process that porcelain tile goes through makes it extremely hard and resistant to scratches, chips and other wear and tear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">It is also not porous, which means the tile does not readily absorb water or liquids, making it stain resistant to boot. Its dense composition and\u00a0glazed surface make porcelain very easy to clean. It requires little maintenance, so it can be an excellent option for messy or high-traffic areas like kitchens. Plus, with a multitude of \u201clookalike\u201d options available, many homeowners don\u2019t have to sacrifice style to enjoy the convenience and practical benefits of porcelain tile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BFOParagraph\">See inspiration and examples of how porcelain can transform a space when you browse our\u00a0<a href=\"\/gallery\/porcelain-ceramic\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">porcelain tile photo gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porcelain tile is a popular choice for many homeowners looking for tile for their floors, backsplash, bathrooms and other areas. Despite its fragile-sounding name, porcelain tile is far different from your grandma\u2019s fine china. A durable, low-maintenance and water-resistant tile option, porcelain may be the perfect choice for your next home tile project. By definition, porcelain tile, is any tile with an absorption rate of one half of one percent or less. Let\u2019s take a look at this beautiful yet practical material, how it\u2019s made and where it can be used in the home. How Is Porcelain Made? Porcelain begins as a refined clay mixture. Typically, this mixture contains clay, silica sand, feldspar and sometimes other minerals. These are combined with water to form a sand-like consistency, and the mixture is then slightly dried to achieve the perfect moisture level for the next step. If color body porcelain<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":11,"featured_media":87655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[184,219,204,236],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tile-flooring","category-kitchen-tile-slab-projects","category-porcelain-tiles","category-bathroom-tile-projects"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Is Porcelain? | Material Guide - Arizona Tile<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn all about what porcelain is from how it&#039;s made, what it&#039;s used for, and why it&#039;s such a popular tile surface, from Arizona Tile.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/what-is-porcelain\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Is Porcelain?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn all about what porcelain is from how it&#039;s made, what it&#039;s used for, and why it&#039;s such a popular tile surface, from Arizona Tile.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/what-is-porcelain\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Arizona Tile\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-08-21T04:59:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-07T23:05:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ICON_SMOKE_800-SILVER_3060-publico-1-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1441\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Adria Harrison\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Adria Harrison\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/what-is-porcelain\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/what-is-porcelain\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Adria Harrison\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/4cf45c151041d7e8ccd3c1b331410060\"},\"headline\":\"What Is Porcelain?\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-08-21T04:59:22+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-10-07T23:05:43+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/what-is-porcelain\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":632,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/what-is-porcelain\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/08\\\/ICON_SMOKE_800-SILVER_3060-publico-1-scaled.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/what-is-porcelain\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"ItemPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/what-is-porcelain\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.arizonatile.com\\\/what-is-porcelain\\\/\",\"name\":\"What Is Porcelain? 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