Tile is manufactured so there is no type of tile that inherently looks like marble. However, with advancements in tile design and production, ceramic and porcelain tile can be made to look virtually indistinguishable from natural stone marble. Because Daltile quarries genuine marble in addition to manufacturing ceramic and porcelain tile, our natural marble beauties serve as a template for producing the most realistic-looking faux marble tile on the market today.

Because it is mined and sourced throughout the globe, natural stone marble varies widely in quality and price. Typically, high-quality marble is more expensive than marble look porcelain. However, other costs should be considered. Marble tile is easier and less expensive to install. On the other hand, it must be sealed before use and resealed on a regular basis. Marble look porcelain is more expensive to install but is virtually maintenance free. To address the installation cost, RevoTile was developed. It is a porcelain click tile that installs 2 times faster than regular tile.

For property resale value, yes, marble is better than porcelain. For cost and easy maintenance, marble look porcelain is better than marble. All natural stone is porous, thus has application limits (we do not recommend outdoor use), and requires sealing before use and yearly resealing. Porcelain is waterproof, stain-resistant, scratch-resistant, fade-resistant, and can withstand outdoor climates. But marble look porcelain does not impact resale value to the degree of natural stone marble. The beauty of natural stone marble is unmatched and for some with highly discriminating taste, there is no