Ceramic tile is a beautiful, tough and enduring floor and wall covering material. Apart from its very presentable look, it is resistant to almost all of the common sources of wear endured by quality flooring. Ceramic tile may serve as a defining feature of your hallways and foyers. But, ceramic tiles are coming into their own as staple elements to more frequented areas such as dining rooms and living areas.

• vast array of choices in textures and colors
• durable
• versatile - floors, walls, other horizontal surfaces
• easy maintenance
• fire-proof

Porcelain tile flooring can easily endure heavy foot traffic at both residential and commercial locations while not reducing its color and beauty! It is used for many decorative and functional purposes but regarded as an ideal choice for flooring applications. Some of the advantages of porcelain tile flooring are mentioned below:

• a harder material than most ceramics, being baked at higher temperatures in the kiln than most ceramics
• a water-proof tile surface - for water absorption porcelain is described as a "impervious" tile
• a hygenic surface - bacteria does not find easy purchase on porceleain tile
• a versatile tile flooring option - a range of finishes and colors which can complement or redefine any interior to great effect.
• full-body tile and glazed tile, providing attractive visual effects

Porcelain tile addes an air of subtle sophistication and a unique level of practicality. Porcelain tiles are easily maintained, and offer high performance in many different locations. And BuildDirect’s lines of porcelain tile extend even further benefits – those of affordability!