Tile is made from natural minerals and materials. It is stamped with a pattern to look like stone, marble, or even wood. It is fired at extremely hot temperatures and comes in two forms: Ceramic and Porcelain. The main difference is that ceramic tiles absorb water at a higher retention rate then porcelain tile. This means that ceramic tile is more likely to chip and crack. Porcelain is a much stronger, durable material, suited for indoor and outdoor applications. Some tiles come rectified, which means they can be laid with a 1/16 grout joint (approx. thickness of a credit card). Other features to consider when purchasing tile are texture, finish, through body coloring, size, variations in color, and pattern.