ceramic vs granite vs. porcelain

[olats]

need your input.

In terms of value for money, which is the best? ceramic or granite or porcelain?
Is it true that porcelain and granite are more durable than ceramic? does it justify the price difference?

Thanks.

[rogin24]

what is the best brand

[saynts]

cost: low to high. ceramic, porcelain, granite

durability: good to not so good. porcelain & granite, ceramic

beauty: best to good. porcelain, granite, ceramic

[cobra_dy1byc]

Ceramic Tile Flooring

Ceramic is the most common tile found in homes today. Ceramic floor tile wears well, provides good traction, is essentially water and stain proof and easy to maintain using almost any cleaning chemical. As such, it can be installed in any room without any particular concerns.

Nearly unlimited color and pattern choices are available making ceramic a versatile tile flooring, although it can look a bit "manufactured" or "plastic."

Porcelain
Porcelain tile flooring is becoming a very popular alternative to stone and ceramic. It is harder and more durable than ceramic... almost like stone. Porcelain also provides a better imitation of marble, travertine or other stone patterns, colors and textures with plenty of choices to match any design.

Like ceramic, porcelain tile is nearly impossible to stain, scratch resistant and easy to maintain

Granite Tile

If you choose the right variety, granite tile flooring is essentially indestructible and can be used in any room without worry including an outdoor patio or entry.


Granite tiles do not etch like marble, travertine and limestone can and staining is generally not an issue. You also have thousands of gorgeous and unique patterns and colors to choose from.

For the most part granite has simple maintenance requirements although polished granite (like any polished stone floor) may require periodic re-polishing depending on the degree of use and wear.

Some granite tiles may need a granite sealer applied to help diminish staining and although not absolutely critical, it's best to use made specifically for stone.

Just my two cents

[Jungallardo229]

Nice cobra.

Mr. Olats,

Just be very careful po sa pagbili kasi me mga brands ng tiles (mapa ceramics man) na made in china- low quality po sya. Mura nga sya pero sa katagalan...say 1 year...lalabas po yung problema. Just my opinion as per my experience po.