Which is better Ceramic or Porcelain Tile flooring?

we are planning on putting down tile in our kitchen floor and are wondering which is better and long lasting the ceramic or porcelain tile. If anyone knows which is better please let me know.

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Not all tile is the same. Ceramic and Porcelain tile all have a rating from 1 to 5. Menards has the rating posted for every tile and every tile shop should have that information on each tile. Rating 1 is the weakest and really only suitable for wall tile. It breaks too easy. Rating 3 is common for low moderate traffic areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. Rating 4 is for takes a heavier abuse than rating 3 and is basically used for the same tasks. Rating 5 is the toughest commonly used for heavy traffic such as in malls, driveways, outdoor tile, etc. Porcelain tile is a little more water resistant than ceramic. Ceramic lets a trace amount of water filter through.

In a residential setting, not a lot of difference. Yes the body of a porcelain is a bit harder than a ceramic but some can be more brittle. The best is what color and style is for you. The next best and most important of either is the installation. If both are installed properly, both will last years and years. Poor installation , neither will last. Yes you can get top of the line porcelains and some top of the line ceramics and also get some junk in both. Porcelains are good but over sold. Get whats good for you,and check installation procedures before doing either. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar and check my qualifications there. GL