Ceramic material on the floor is currently the most efficient alternative to enhance the appearance of your home. However, apart from ceramics, there is also a granite option as a flooring material. This material is no less clean and beautiful than ceramic to be installed on the exterior and interior of the house. Then, what is the difference between granite and ceramic? Which one is more suitable to be applied to your home design? Let’s look at the following reviews first!
The difference between granite and ceramic from the way of manufacture
Granite and ceramic are materials that are often chosen to be installed on the floor surface. Both have the characteristics of being sturdy, classy, durable, and have many textures and patterns. The main difference between the two lies in the way they are made and the basic materials they form.
1. How to manufacture granite
Granite is a natural stone made of cold magma and formed under years of extreme pressure. These mines have a rocky, strong, and hardstyle. The process of making granite includes pressing and burning at high temperatures to form granite slabs. The use of granite in buildings has been used since hundreds of years ago. When applied to floors, granite is anti-slip, anti-scratch, and anti-stain.
2. How to make ceramics
The difference between granite and ceramic can also be seen from the main material. If granite is made from natural rock, then the ceramic comes from clay or silicate soil which is formed to a certain size. Then it is burned at a high temperature. After undergoing the combustion process, the ceramic is given a glossy layer on its surface. Not infrequently, various types of ceramics, such as roman ceramics, undergo a burning process of up to 4-5 times to create more aesthetic results.
The difference in terms of physical appearance
Apart from the manufacture and forming material, the difference between granite and ceramic can also be found easily from their physical appearance. Here’s the explanation.
1. Window frame
The window frame is a white line that is not covered by a colored material around the edges of the ceramic or granite. This sign appears due to the different manufacturing processes between the two. On granite, this white line looks more even and precise. Meanwhile, on ceramics, these white lines look wavy and overlap with the colored parts.
2. Color brightness
The brightness of the color can also be the difference between granite and ceramic. The brightness of this color is greatly influenced by the rate of water absorption by the pores that both materials have. Given that granite has a higher density and smaller pores, the brightness level of granite is generally lower than that of ceramic types. When the two are compared, it will be clear that ceramic is brighter than granite.
3. Flatness of the surface
Although granite is made from natural materials that are formed from magma that has cooled, while ceramics are made from clay which then undergoes a combustion process, the flatness of granite is relatively better than ceramic. Yes, granite has a better surface density than ceramic because of the glaze coating process by pressing it. Meanwhile, the ceramic surface will be slightly wavy due to the glaze that does not spread evenly. The difference between granite and ceramic in terms of basic materials and how they are made certainly affects the selling price. Granite floors are priced relatively more expensive, even up to twice the price of ceramics. However, of course, the price is comparable to the beautiful and natural-looking granite style.
