What are ceramic Tiles how is made, and how are they different from porcelain bodies?

Ceramic tiles are tiles made from natural clay, sand, and minerals, shaped and fired in a kiln. They are typically lighter, more porous, and easier to cut, which is why they’re widely used for walls and light-duty floors.

Porcelain (often called vitrified tiles in India) is made from refined clay with higher feldspar content and fired at much higher temperatures. This creates a denser, almost glass-like (vitrified) body.

• Ceramic vs Porcelain (Vitrified): �� Key Differences.

Feature

Ceramic Tiles

Porcelain / Vitrified Tiles

Raw Material

Standard clay mix

• Refined clay + more feldspar

Firing Temp

~900–1100°C

~1200–1250°C

Density

Lower

Very high (dense body)

Water Absorption

Higher

Very low (≤0.5% typical)

Strength

Medium

High (heavy-duty)

Weight

Lighter

Heavier

Cutting

Easy

Harder (needs stronger tools)

Finish Types

Mostly glazed

Matt, glossy, GVT/PGVT, full-body

Best Use

• Walls, light floors
• Floors, commercial, outdoor

Simple Selection Logic

Walls / budget projects → Ceramic (300×600, 250×375)

Standard flooring → GVT (600×600)

Premium / large format → PGVT (800×800, 600×1200, slabs)

Outdoor/heavy load → Vitrified (anti-slip, thicker options)

How Aashka Tiles offer

Ceramic → “Cost-effective wall solution.”

GVT/PGVT → “Durable, low-absorption floor tiles.”

Full-body vitrified → “Heavy-duty commercial flooring.”