The Mannington Program is comprised exclusively of Porcelain tile. Porcelain tile is made with special clays and minerals that are kiln-fired at temperatures that can exceed 2400 degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, porcelain is both harder and denser than other tile products. Additionally, porcelain is frost-proof as well as highly stain-, scratch-, and water-resistant.

Porcelain tile offers other advantages, as well:

• Better performance. Mannington porcelain tile can be installed in heavy traffic areas (Class 4 and 5), and some lines are slip-resistant and ADA approved.
• More aesthetically pleasing. Our satin-finish tile exhibits the realistic, authentic look of stone (but without the price of real stone). Through-body construction is superior to redbody because the color is consistent through the entire tile.
• Higher perceived value. From a decorating standpoint, porcelain is hot. Because of its higher performance and better aesthetics, people are requesting it by name.
• Higher breaking strength. Porcelain contains less clay and more feldspar (a mineral) than regular ceramic tile. It’s also pressed at a higher pressure, making it 30% harder than granite.
• Less water absorption. Therefore, less staining and easier to clean.

Environmental Attributes.

Made of all natural products, Porcelain tile can be cleaned with water alone, no chemicals required. It uses ultra low voc (volatile organic compounds) and adheres to strict indoor-air quality standards. Mannington Porcelain tile contributes to credits for green building systems like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and does not emit contaminants due to inert product construction. Learn more about the environmental attributes of Porcelain Tile flooring.