Glazed porcelain is one of the most durable surfacing products available, making it a great choice for any interior or exterior residential installation. It is also very common in commercial settings. The porcelain body of the tile is impervious, meaning it absorbs virtually no water and is, therefore, frostproof. A vitreous glaze is baked onto the tile making its surface highly resistant to damage even in the heaviest traffic areas. Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic made of a very fine mixture of clays and minerals similar to those found in fine dinnerware. These special clays allow porcelain tile to be fired at temperatures even higher than ceramic tile, typically exceeding 2,400 degrees (F). The higher temperature results in a very dense tile. And the denser a tile, the better it resists moisture.

Wall tile is a glazed tile with a body that is suitable for interior use and is usually non-vitreous. Most wall tile is glazed with a semi-gloss or matte surface. The glazed surface has a very low slip resistance and becomes slippery when wet.