Ceramic vs Porcelain Tiles For Basement

[lilly]

I found a contractor.

I was looking at ceramic tiles but all the guys at the floor stores say I should go with porcelain.

Which would you go with?  Such hard decisions!  I need a partner in crime to help me decide!

[Reporter]

How better is porcelain?

[ProudLao]

Why not hardwood floor? It’s more suited for winter here when it comes to basement. Just my thought.

[theking]

Neither, it's a basement so I rather leave it at concrete or cover it with vinyl.

[VillainousHero]

Basement porcelain...it's more water resistance...o r less porous.  more expensive, but should last longer and less likely to crack under usage.

[lilly]

I went with porcelain.   

[lilly]

How better is porcelain?

Porcelain is denser and harder and less porous.  Ceramic cracks easier than porcelain.  Also, scratches on ceramic are very noticeable compared to scratches on porcelain.

[lilly]

Why not hardwood floor? It’s more suited for winter here when it comes to basement. Just my thought.

Hardwood in the basement is not a good idea because of potential mold and water issues.  I'll just put area rugs on top of the porcelain tiles.

[hmgROCK]

i have vinyl floor tiles
don't have any problem with it
easy to clean and mop
when i get my fish stain on it

[Reporter]

You can replace them as needed.

Porcelain is denser and harder and less porous.  Ceramic cracks easier than porcelain.  Also, scratches on ceramic are very noticeable compared to scratches on porcelain.