The EG Ceramics January Sale means up to 40% off!

Whether you are improving your bathroom, kitchen or conservatory, you can now discover your style of tile for 40% less.

We have new ranges, best sellers, classic styles and limited collections and we have them all in stock so you can take your tiles away today!

Porcelain, ceramic, stone and glass tiles are all available from either of our two massive showrooms: Belmont Road, Anfield or Hawthorne Road, Bootle.

Discover your style of tile in the EG Ceramics big tile sale.

Porcelain and Ceramic tiles - What are the differences?

Understanding the differences can be a little confusing depending on your information source. In the US the term "Porcelain" is used to describe premium tile ranges, whereas in Europe a porcelain tile is categorised as such because it is made from light coloured clay rather that red or brown clay.

What we need to remember is that most tiles are made from clay which is then fired and they are all classed as ceramic tiles. These tiles are then split into 2 groups porcelain and non-porcelain. The non-porcelain group is referred to as ceramic.

So, a porcelain tile is a variety of ceramic tile. Tiles are made from china clay which contains lots of kaolinite and it's the iron oxide in kaolinite that can darken the tile colour. In large amounts, the iron oxide will produce red/brown and terracotta clay and these tiles are classed as ceramic. When the body of the tile is made from lighter coloured clay the tile is classed as porcelain.

The clay mix is then formed into the body of the tile and heated to a very high temperature. This process drives out the water and crystallises the molecules in the clay to form a low grade glass. This process makes the tiles harder and water resistant and the longer the clay is fired the harder and denser it becomes. The higher the proportion of crystallised molecules the better the tile quality. The length of time the tile can be fired has nothing to do with its colour. 

But of course the tile can then be glazed with different colours and patterns on the surface. Glazing is the application of a layer of glass onto a clay base making the tile easier to maintain although the surface glaze can scratch. Unglazed tiles can be difficult to clean because of their surface pores in the clay but they are less likely to scratch.

Very dense tiles can be ground to a shine, like marble or granite can and in most cases the shine will not scratch. It's worth remembering that less dense tiles will absorb more water and are therefore more prone to frost and chipping.

We will be posting again soon about tile ratings and the suitability of different tiles for a variety of environments. In the meantime if you have any questions please call our showroom on 0151 9224273

Tile a bathroom for just £270

From our sister company EG Ceramics 


For £270 you can purchase 18 square metres of wall tiles and 3 square metres of floor tiles. You can choose from 3 styles and grout, adhesive and trim are included.


Find your style of Tile at EG Ceramics Belmont Road Anfield and Hawthorne Road Bootle or visit our website http://www.egceramics.co.uk/

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