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Does the Thickness of a Porcelain Floor Tile Affect its Durability?

QUESTION

Ceramic Tile Durability - Does the thickness of a porcelain floor tile affect its durability?

ANSWER

Answer - Technically the thicker the ceramic tile, the greater the breaking strength (that is, the less likely it will break).  Although the 5/16" thick porcelain tile is very strong and durable, and it's suitable for most residential and commercial applications.  Good Luck!

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Donato Pompo

Donato Pompo, CTC CMR CSI CDT MBA, is the leading tile and stone forensic expert and consultant in North America, and he is a National Tile Contractors Association Recognized Consultant. Donato is the founder of CTaSC.