During the renovation process, the price difference of ceramic tiles often makes us confused. 

Why some tiles only cost dozens of yuan per piece, while others can be as high as hundreds or even thousands of yuan?

Factors affecting the price of ceramic tiles

1. Raw materials and manufacturing process:

Lower-priced tiles generally use common raw materials such as ordinary clay and quartz sand, with relatively simple manufacturing processes, such as one-time molding.

 Higher-priced tiles, on the other hand, use high-quality raw materials like kaolin and porcelain stone, with more complex manufacturing processes, such as multiple firings and polishing, and even advanced 3D inkjet printing technology to make the tile surface smoother and finer, with more realistic and natural textures and colors.

2. Size specification:

Usually, large-sized tiles are relatively more expensive.

For example, 750*1500 tiles are often more expensive than 800*800 tiles.

This is because larger tiles have fewer seams when laid, making them appear more aesthetically pleasing and easier to clean, although their production and transportation costs are also higher.

3. Types of tiles:

Different types of tiles vary in price.

Polished tiles and glazed tiles are more affordable, solid-colored tiles are slightly more expensive, ceramic tiles are even more expensive, and micro-cement tiles are even more expensive than ceramic tiles.

Solid marble tiles are essentially glazed tiles imitating marble patterns, while ceramic tiles are made by adding talc, quartzite, and other materials to clay and then pressing it with a press of tens of thousands of tons and at ultra-high temperatures.

4. Brand premium:

Big brand tiles have high costs in advertising, R&D investment and other aspects, obvious brand premium, and high prices.

Small brand or nameless brand tiles, though low in price, may have deficiencies in quality and after-sales service.

Quality difference of different price tiles

1. Appearance: High price tiles are bright, soft and smooth in color, which is more elegant under the light; low price tiles are dull and dark in color.

2, Performance: High-priced tiles have high density, high hardness, low water absorption rate, and strong wear and stain resistance. 

For example, the water absorption rate of terrazzo tiles is ≤0.02%, while that of ordinary tiles is around 0.3%. Tiles with low density are prone to discoloration and are more susceptible to scratches after wear.

3. Construction and after-sales service: Big brand tiles will provide professional installation guidance and perfect after-sales service, so that consumers can be more carefree and easy; small brands may lack in this aspect.

How to choose tiles according to the budget

If the budget is limited, you can choose moderately priced glazed tiles, with each 800x800 glazed tile priced around 60 RMB meeting the flooring renovation needs of most households.

If the budget is sufficient and you are pursuing high quality and personalization, you can opt for premium tiles such as terrazzo or micro-cement.

In short, when choosing ceramic tiles, we should take into account price, quality, brand and other factors, select cost-effective products according to our budget and needs, and avoid blindly pursuing high prices or only looking at low prices and ignoring quality.