Tag: porcelain tile

Make a Splash in Your Kitchen with Your Backsplash

Ronbow backsplash tile

If you are looking to install a new tile backsplash in your kitchen, you have a huge variety to choose from here at Plumbtile.com. Early backsplashes were small strips of glass or ceramic tile usually only four inches tall depending on the available materials at the time. Kitchen sinks usually come equipped with their own backsplashes. Read More

Let’s Get Your Pool Going for The Season!

Fujiwa pool tiles

In the next two blogs, we are going to help you get your pool up and running for the upcoming pool season! Whether you are repairing an existing pool or installing a new pool, Plumbtile can offer you an extensive selection of glass, porcelain, stone mosaics and ceramic tiles for your pool as well as tips to keep your pool running clear. Read More

Eleganza Tile Review

 

A clean and elegant finish to your flooring can make all the difference to the final look of a room. We’ve compiled an Eleganza tile review for this precise reason. We know you want your bathroom and kitchen tiles to look sleek for visitors, but also have a durable and lasting finish. Eleganza tiles will look perfect for the walls and floors of any kitchen or bathroom in your home. Read More

Porcelain vs Ceramic: Do you know which is best to use?

When you look at tile most people don’t know the different benefits between porcelain and ceramic just that they are similar but the price can be significant.

The clay used in manufacturing are different, as well as, the temperatures used to bake them. One of the biggest difference is how much water they absorb, this can be very important when selecting which one to install and where. Porcelain absorbs less than 0.5% and ceramic 1 – 3% water.

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