Understand Porcelain and Ceramic Tile. Flooring University: Tile 101

Rectified, honed, PEI, bisque - when it comes to tile, how do you keep track of all the terms? What do they all mean? Where should you start? Thankfully, we've got tile aficionado Keith Lacognata on our side. He's here to answer your questions and break down all the standard tile jargon in layman's terms. From how to choose a tile type, to how to properly install, you know we've got your back.

Check out our newest Flooring U above and explore the topics by chapter or deep dive into every detail on repeat. Happy tiling!

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0:00 intro
0:28 Tile history
0:36 How Tile is made
1:41 Different constructions of tile
3:11 Rectified vs non-rectified tile
4:35 Grout line guide
5:31 Commercial vs residential tiles
6:04 PEI rating
7:08 Where tile is installed
8:25 What drives the price of tile
9:06 Tile trends
10:24 New honed finish
11:21 contact us!