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The fundamental difference between ceramic tile and porcelain tile lies in the technology behind their production. Porcelain is the result of a more controlled manufacturing process than ordinary ceramics, made through a mixture of porcelain and various minerals burned at over 1200 degrees Celsius. The resulting material is more homogeneous, dense, vitrified, and resistant than conventional ceramics. It is also less porous and therefore has a very low water absorption index, making it more durable as well. This feature makes it suitable for high traffic locations such as airports or shopping malls. Porcelain glazes are also known for their greater color variation, providing a rich custom look.

The type of tile you need in your shower depends on whether you’re tiling the floor or wall. If you’re creating wet room effect and are tiling your floor then choose textured tiles to give you extra grip on the wet floor.

To know whether or not a tile is non-slip, it is important to know its dynamic friction coefficient, which is an index of slip resistance. The higher the number, the more ‘non-slip’ the piece. Each country has its own norm in this regard.

Yes, but this depends heavily on the installation. To optimize durability, the subfloor or base on which the tiling will be glued must be flat, stable, and without irregularities. Depending on the dimensions of each tile, the proper mortar must be used.

Of course, you will need to know the area of the space. But you should also plan to start with more than the exact number of tiles that will fill the area, due to breaks and cutouts. Generally, adding 5 to 7% in surplus to account for cut loss is sufficient if the environment is simple square or rectangular with few cutouts.

When tiling any surface you need to consider how it will be used and when choosing floor tiles this is no different. Following a bath or shower, your bathroom floor is likely to become slippery, so choosing a tile with a textured surface is important.