How to choose our finishes depending on whether it is marble or porcelain, what are the advantages of choosing between one or the other, what is the price, these are some of the questions that our customers have when choosing between these two materials.

Let's start by knowing the origin of each one of them.

First of all, as everyone knows, marble is of natural origin, it is extracted from the earth, while porcelain is obtained through a manufacturing process that is achieved through pressure and heat, in which granite powder and glass powder are used.

One of the manufacturing characteristics of porcelain is that we have a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and formats, as well as different finishes such as matt, textured, glossy, and an extensive range of colours.

In marble, on the other hand, we can also find a wide variety of colours and veining but, by its very nature, it does not surpass porcelain.

Porcelain tile does not scratch, does not stain and does not burn. It can be used both indoors and outdoors, as it is resistant to UV rays.

Porcelain tile has a low (almost zero) porosity and water absorption, it has a high mechanical resistance. It is also antibacterial, as it is not a porous material, and this characteristic prevents stains that may remain on its surface.

Marble, on the other hand, being a porous material, absorbs and stains if it is not treated quickly and properly.

Porcelain tile, due to its production process, exclusivity, availability of colours and stock (among many other factors), has a higher price than natural marble.

In the case of porcelain, we find the drawing of its veins as we can see it in the catalogue, while marble, being a natural material, varies the design of these drawings or colours which, over time, can also suffer variations in their tones, due to use, cleaning, or exposure to sunlight.

But despite their differences, in both we can find a timeless design, a great variety of finishes, and elegant and exclusive designs.

Which one do you choose?