Porcelain and ceramic decorations are versatile and elegant surfaces to have on your living room walls. They come in various colors and design options and bring life to every room. However, before picking the decorating style that fits your decorating needs, it’s important to understand the qualities of these decorating materials.
Knowing the difference between porcelain and ceramic decorations is essential to help you decide which is better for decorating your living room walls. This guide will walk you through the top considerations to help with your decision-making process.
Durability
Porcelain and ceramic decorations are noticeably water- and heat-resistant. However, porcelain performs better in this category. Porcelain decorations have a Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) rating of 5. This means that even unglazed porcelain absorbs very little water, making it the standard choice for high-humidity walls.
Ceramic wall materials, on the other hand, are relatively less durable than porcelain and are often lined with grout to maintain high water resistance levels. They’re also highly porous and less dense than porcelain.
Longevity
Porcelain and ceramic decorations are both durable options for your living room walls. However, porcelain has a slight edge over ceramic pieces. Porcelain is denser, harder, and more resistant to chipping than ceramic. However, its increased brittleness makes it more susceptible to cracks on heavy impact. Still, porcelain is more durable and can last up to 100 years with proper maintenance.
Most ceramic materials can also last for decades with proper maintenance. However, they’re slightly softer than porcelain. One downside with ceramic decorations is that chips and cracks are more pronounced, especially after the glaze comes off and the decorations show their original color.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Ceramic and porcelain decorations require almost similar levels of maintenance and cleaning. You simply need to mop-clean them regularly to maintain their aesthetic appearance. Homeowners who use unglazed ceramic decorations on their living room walls will need to clean spills on the walls quickly because the material can absorb stains. This shouldn’t be a problem with glazed ceramic or porcelain decorations.
Porcelain materials have smoother surfaces, preventing dust, dirt, and bacteria from accumulating. This makes them much easier to clean and maintain than ceramic materials.
Appearance
Porcelain and ceramic decorations tend to have similar appearances. However, ceramic decorations typically have a greater variety of textures, colors, and finishes. Conversely, porcelain can better mimic other material’s appearances in your living room, such as natural stone and wood.
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