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The selction of tile is almost limitless. So what do you decide for your new tile? Many homeowners are taking the selection of their tile more seriously than ever before. The old traditional look of 4x4 ceramics on the walls and floors is falling to the wayside as consumers look for the perfect tile for their projects. Then, of course, comes the question: What is the best choice? Tiles come in a wide variety of materials including clay, porcelain, and even glass among other choices. The durability of tile is graded in hardness. The more dense the tile, the harder the finished surface is. Porcelain, for instance, is the best tile in terms of density and hardness. Porcelain has color all the way through the tile versus screen print tiles which are basically painted only on the surface. Porcelain will lasts longer with fewer problems with wear. Porcelain is also preferred for outside installations because it is more frost resistant. © Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved. TileMan Extraordinaire, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia |