{"id":1565,"date":"2023-05-08T09:18:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktlceramica.com\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2023-05-08T09:18:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:18:59","slug":"when-to-choose-gres-and-when-to-choose-porcelain-tiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktlceramica.com\/en\/when-to-choose-gres-and-when-to-choose-porcelain-tiles\/","title":{"rendered":"When to choose gres and when to choose porcelain tiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Both materials can be used in a multitude of projects, although they also have their own peculiarities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the first decisions a home renovator or a professional who needs tiles for an interior design or decoration project has to make is whether to choose <strong>gres<\/strong> or <strong>porcelain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an important choice, since it can condition the appearance that the material will have or how it will be placed in our home or in our business: Getting it right will depend on our budget, our tastes and our needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To begin with, it is important to make it clear that they are both high quality materials and, even though they are very similar, they also have many differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ceramic gres<\/strong> are made from red clays, which are more porous than white clays and offer excellent value for money.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Porcelain tiles<\/strong>, on the other hand, are made from white clays, which undergo a much more demanding refining and purification process. <br><br>This process, together with its technical characteristics, makes it a denser material, less porous and with less moisture absorption.   <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These characteristics will determine which material we should choose for our project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>When we are looking for a material with a lower cost<\/strong>. In this case, gres is the clear winner. Both its manufacturing and installation costs are lower, so it is the right material when our budget is tight.<br><br>Nevertheless, reducing the cost does not imply less quality, as these are also materials that can be used in the interior design of a building. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>When we are looking for a unique material for interiors<\/strong>. If we want tiles for inside a home or business, both gres and porcelain tiles are equally suitable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>When we need exterior tiles<\/strong>. In this case, porcelain tiles come out on top. Its reduced porosity makes it the most suitable material for places where we can find rain or snow and ice. <br><br>In fact, if we are looking for the same material for indoors and outdoors, porcelain tiles should also be our first choice. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If we only need a wall tiling<\/strong>. When we are only looking for tiles to decorate a wall in a home or commercial premises, gres is more than enough. By its nature, a wall tiling does not require as much resistance as a floor, so gres tiles will do the job.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If we are looking for large formats<\/strong>. Larger sizes, even over 2 m in length, are only available in porcelain tiles. On the other hand, if we are satisfied with conventional size pieces, we can choose tiles of both types of material.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each material is therefore suitable for a particular type of project, but if <strong>both materials are suitable<\/strong>, the decision will depend on the cost or appearance of the collections available in both <strong>porcelain<\/strong> and<strong> gres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to know our products? Visit our \u201cproducts\u201d section on the website or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ktlceramica.com\/en\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>. 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