Cincinnati October 2022

CERAMIC TILE
Ceramic tiles are less dense and
more porous than porcelain. Be sure
to choose a tile rated for outdoor
use with an unglazed finish for a
rougher, less slippery surface. Their
density, compared to porcelain tiles,
makes them less water and stain
resistant, particularly if they’re
unglazed.
PRO: Ceramic tile is less expensive
than porcelain tile with a wider range
of colors and styles available.
CON: It’s also more porous, making
them more crack-prone and vulnerable
to stains.
Price range for materials only:
$3 -$12/sq.ft.
For the sake of comparison in this article,
price ranges were gathered from a variety
of vendors in August of 2022 and
do not include installation. When multiple
ranges were supplied, Housetrends
included the lowest price and the highest
price from the group.
These are rough estimates for comparison
purposes and will vary depending
on suppliers and locations. Also, delivery
costs are a variable when it comes to
pricing any of these materials.
We invite you to contact any of the
following resources for more accurate
pricing.
Statesville Brick Weathered Magnolia clay brick walkway and patio
installed by Wieland Builders. Photo by Connie Kimsey
RESOURCES
Hamilton Parker Company
Perfect Paver Co
Reading Rock
Snyder Brick & Block
Stone Center
Townescapes
The Site Group
“Before bidding a project, a qualified
contractor will address the site access;
review complexity of the installation and
understand the scale of the project.
Usually, the larger the project, the
lower the cost per square foot.”
—Shane Bordwine, Townescapes
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