Eight great benefits of porcelain tiles

Here at CTD Architectural Tiles we’re genuinely passionate about what we do and the products we supply. Our team works hard to curate new tile collections year-round that ensure all of our customers – regardless of project, budget and timings – have a variety of tiles to choose from that are equally as stylish as they are practical.

And while we’re ardent fans of all types of tile – with each material offering its own unique set of advantages – there’s a reason porcelain tiles continue to gain popularity for a huge variety of commercial projects.

Porcelain offers a relatively modern tile solution with several fantastic benefits for users, from durability to almost endless style options, and in particular many of our customers are interested to know the advantages of porcelain tiles over ceramic tiles. Read on to discover the eight key benefits of porcelain tiles, and why you should consider this fantastic material for your next project.

Flexible applications

One of the key reasons porcelain tiles are so popular is their flexible and varied applications. Suitable for floors and walls, indoors and outdoors and even swimming pools, there really is a porcelain tile for every project.

There are variations among different porcelain tile products that determine suitability for each application, for example a porcelain wall tile may have different properties to a porcelain floor tile, and indoor porcelain floor tiles may contain different properties to outdoor porcelain floor tiles. However, plenty of our collections are suitable for a number of uses, including floor tiles that can be used both indoors and out to create a seamless inside to outside space.

Safety

Porcelain tiles specifically designed to be used as flooring – particularly for areas most likely to be exposed to water such as swimming pools and bathroom spaces – offer an ideal safe flooring solution. Our extensive range of porcelain floor tiles features products that boast a minimum Pendulum Test Value (PTV) of 36.

PTV36 is the equivalent to a one in one million slip risk, and all flooring must adhere to at least this standard – although we’re seeing more and more requests for PTV40 tiles. The PTV number is gained through the pendulum test, which can be carried out by some members of our team here at CTD Architectural Tiles to ensure a product of interest is right for your project. You can find out more about the pendulum test for slip resistance on our blog.

The Aspenwood, Inclusioni Classico and Cementum ranges offer fantastic solutions for anti-slip floor tiles and are incredibly popular across a variety of commercial sector projects for this reason.

What’s more, porcelain doesn’t burn or result in toxic fumes in case of fire, in comparison to other flooring options such as carpet.

Minimal maintenance

One of the major benefits porcelain tiles offer to the commercial sector is that they’re easy to maintain.

Porcelain is stain-resistant and won’t be damaged by water – making it the ideal choice for a variety of commercial settings, from a restaurant’s outdoor seating area to a bathroom in a residential care scheme. No specialist cleaning products are required for use on porcelain tiles, and regular minimal cleaning is all that’s required to keep them looking their best.

Hygienic solutions

While porcelain tiles in general require minimal maintenance, the latest innovations may mean that your tile of choice doesn’t need to be cleaned in order to eliminate bacteria. Some tile collections – such as Masterpiece, Gravity and Luce – feature leading protection such as Microban and Antibacterial Protect® technology, which can kill up to 99.9 percent of bacteria.

These technologies are integrated into the tiles during manufacturing, and this built-in protection eliminates the need to use harsh chemicals for cleaning – a huge advantage for busy commercial spaces as the world continues to adapt for a post-pandemic future. Discover more about our antibacterial tile collection.

And even in tiles that don’t feature added anti-bacterial technology, you can rest assured that porcelain still offers a more hygienic solution for commercial spaces thanks to its impermeable properties.

Durability

Even with minimal maintenance, porcelain tiles are incredibly durable. Hardwearing and moisture-resistant, porcelain is the ideal material for flooring in commercial environments with heavy footfall.

Because of this, it’s easy to see why we’ve supplied porcelain tile packages for a huge range of high traffic commercial projects including hotels, offices, supermarkets, bus stations and fast food restaurants.

Lifetime value

This combination of low maintenance requirements and durability means that porcelain tiles offer excellent lifetime value – particularly compared to other materials including ceramic. It’s therefore a worthwhile investment for commercial projects designed to withstand high footfall for many years to come.

Versatile style

While porcelain tiles offer a number of fantastic practical benefits, there’s no need to compromise on style. There are now a huge range of porcelain tiles on the market, meaning there’s something to suit every project.

So, if you’re project is inspired by Italy, try terrazzo-effect porcelain tiles like Stracciatella or if you’re hoping to achieve a cosy chalet feel, timber-effect porcelain tiles such as Cortina offer the perfect solution. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a neutral stone-effect finish, why not choose the British Stone collection? Or get creative with collections such as Matter, which offer a great opportunity to mix and match tiles for a bold design guaranteed to turn heads.

Whatever look you’d like to achieve, there’s a porcelain tile for you. Our team are always looking to expand our design offering to ensure there’s something for every project, and don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest for the latest design inspiration.

Eco-friendly

Last but not least on our list of advantages of porcelain tiles is this material’s sustainability credentials. Porcelain tiles are created using raw, natural materials and waste levels during production are minimal with any waste being recyclable.

Here at CTD Architectural Tiles, we take sustainability seriously, and we know this is an important aspect of any commercial design project. That’s why we offer our customers a huge range of eco-friendly porcelain tiles, including collections from our partner suppliers who share our vision of sustainability.

We always recommend speaking to the experts when choosing tiles, and our team are happy to provide advice and guidance. If you’d like to find out more about the value of porcelain tiles for commercial projects, contact info@ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk or call 0800 021 4835.