In the porcelain tile vs ceramic tile debate, tiles like the magnificent Takla tiles wood grain series - a porcelain tile that looks like wood planks - tend to come out tops on a number of points.
The main benefit of porcelain tiles is that they can endure serious foot traffic, in both residential and commercial installations, without affecting their color and beauty!
A case in point is the Takla Legends Series. These are italian porcelain floor tiles which are PEI 5 rated, which means these porcelain wood effect tiles were designed for abusive extra heavy foot traffic.
Porcelain tiles are harder and denser than many other ceramic tile products, and being highly resistant to moisture, the tiles are frost-resistant, and often frost-proof.
They are also highly resistant to staining and scratching, all the while radiating undimished beauty, as these samples will show (you can order free samples which also ship free at the time of writing - Ed).
Takla tiles offer two series of porcelain wood effect tiles, one produced in the U.S.A. and the other in Italy.
Takla Porcelain Tile - Wood Grain Collection (U.S.A.):
Colors: Glacier, Crystal, Volcanic Ash and Desert Sand.
These tiles have a water absorption rate of 0.04%. They are finished matte to slightly embossed, with a PEI Rating of 4.
Another Takla tile that looks like wood planks is the Takla Legends Series Full Body Porcelain Floor Tile (made in Italy):
These tiles come in colors such as Beige, Caramel, Charcoal, Chestnut, Chocolate, Gray and Taupe. They have a durable body and surface, carry a PEI 5 rating and are suitable for commercial and residential applications.
