• What is a ceramic tile? Ceramic tile is a mixture of clays, molded into a shape and fired at high temperatures resulting in a hard body. This hard body may be left untreated or it may receive a glazed layer. The clay used to make the tile may be red, white or porcelain. The quality of the tile is based more on the manufacturing process than on the color of the body.

  • What is a through body porcelain? Through body porcelain tile is when the same color on the top goes all the way through. Even in extreme applications, these tiles tend not to show wear as the porcelain is quite durable (harder than granite) and the color goes all the way through. It can be used on exterior and interior floors and walls. It’s a great product for high traffic areas.

  • What is the difference between Porcelain and Ceramic tile? Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile. The major difference between ceramic and porcelain tiles is that porcelain tile is harder and denser than other types of ceramic tile and that porcelain tile is frost-proof and impervious.

  • What is the difference between a glazed and unglazed ceramic tile? Glazed tiles will change very little due to the protection offered by the surface glaze. Unglazed tiles will have more porosity and will change over time as they absorb the environment around them (unglazed tiles can be sealed to protect the surface from staining but will still change as they wear and patina).

  • What is SPC flooring? SPC is a composite core that contains zero wood content and is used to fortify and stabilize traditional LVT & LVP products. With traditional LVT & LVP products, SPC is the newly engineered product that waterproof with amazing hardwood visuals.

  • Are your products CARB compliant? CARB is California's Air Resource Board. California is one of United States most stringent air quality testers and regulators. Our SPC products are indeed Carb Compliant and Floor Score Certified. In order to obtain a Floor Score Certification, our products must meet specific air quality. Please contact us for documents for testing results and certifications.

  • How to install SPC flooring? Like any click flooring, SPC is just as easy and convenient to install. Our products include an attached pad to facilitate the installation process. Since SPC is a waterproof product, it can be installed in areas that traditional laminate or hardwoods cannot. Please refer to installation guide for instructions.

  • What is the difference between Terrazzo and agglomerate floors? Terrazzo and agglomerated stone flooring are trending and very popular allowing the introduction of color to an installation. They are used as an alternate to natural stone flooring. Below are a few differences in the two options.

    • Terrazzo tiles consist of two-parts - the facing and the backing). Agglomerated tiles are not and are a single part.

    • Terrazzo tiles use cement as a binder; agglomerated tiles use resin

    • Terrazzo tiles are cast or pressed; agglomerated tiles are cut from a large block

    • Aggregate is always marble