Porcelain tiles have low water absorption and with high density body, can withstand higher stress and heavier loading. Porcelain tiles which if termed Homogenous are full bodied and comprised of the same composition throughout. In this regard the patterns are not that varied as compared to half/ colored body digital printed Porcelain tiles.
Matt Porcelain tile can be smooth satin finish or textured/ treated achieving the desired anti-slip effect. Depending on usage needs, selection of tile finish should follow its functional and design requirements. Anti-slip tiles need higher maintenance as its crevices and pores trap dirt, user’s habit on dry-mopping or wet scrubbing play a part in determining they should be used for kitchen or toilet flooring.
Polish Porcelain tiles can be further sub-divided in composition and production technique: half homogenous body polish porcelain with less vivid design pattern could be re-polished to achieve the seamless marble feel; however high gloss Glazed Polish Porcelain with digital printed lifelike marble, woodgrain or any conceivable designs are not polish-able.