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Similarly one may ask, is porcelain tile cold in winter?
Many homeowners associate ceramic and porcelain tile with icy cold floors. However, the same temperature-transmitting quality that makes them so cold in winter can be used to your advantage. Add radiant below-surface heating, and you'll find ceramic and porcelain tiles become toasty warm.
does tile make your house colder?
Tile is denser and transmits heat far more effectively than other common flooring materials such as carpet, wood, laminate, and vinyl. For this reason tile is often said to be 'colder' than these types of flooring. However the reality is that tile is no colder than any other material in the room.
The melting point of the mullite, which helps porcelain maintain its shape and integrity, is 2,400 Celsius. This high metlting point allows porcelain tiles to be conidered heat-resistant and allows them to withstand the heat produced by contact with hot pots and extended periods of time in direct sunlight.