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Ceramics are generally made by taking mixtures of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired forms. Once the ceramic has been shaped, it is fired in a high-temperature oven known as a kiln. Often, ceramics are covered in decorative, waterproof, paint-like substances known as glazes.

Cost Comparison

With all other factors equal, ceramic tile is cheaper than porcelain tile. Ceramic tile tends to run about 60 to 70 percent of the cost of porcelain tile. Both ceramic and porcelain tiles in the top 15 percent of their price ranges tend to be close in terms of price. But going below that top 15 percent, prices dramatically diverge between porcelain and ceramic tile.

Unless there is some anomaly in pricing, ceramic tile will nearly always be cheaper than porcelain tile. Porcelain is more expensive to manufacture than ceramic tile, resulting in higher retail prices.