The following factors will determine the cost of your tile installation project: Tile material: Some materials are more expensive than others. Labor: Anything that increases the time a project takes will also increase labor costs. Room size: The larger the floor, the more it will cost to tile.

The density of porcelain tile makes it more durable than ceramic tile while being less subject to wear and tear. This makes it more suitable for commercial use as well as in the home. Porcelain tile is nearly impervious to water compared to ceramic tile.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay materials and fired at high temperatures. It's more difficult to reach those higher temperatures (which create a denser, more durable product), so the higher the temperature, the more it adds to the cost.

Porcelain tiles usually have a much lower water absorption rate than ceramic tiles, making them more frost-resistant, although not frost-proof. Glazed porcelain tiles are much harder and have more damage resistance than ceramic tiles, so they should be suitable for almost any indoor residential application.