Concrete-look porcelain

Yes. The soft clouding, small pores and color shifts of poured concrete and cement are reproduced in high definition, so a floor reads as concrete from across the room, without the cracks and dusting of a real concrete slab.

Yes. Porcelain is dense and hard to scratch, so concrete-look porcelain is a common choice for shops, offices, restaurants and lobbies, where it keeps its look under heavy foot traffic. Check each design page for the formats and finishes available.

No. Porcelain absorbs almost no water, so it never needs a sealer, while a real concrete floor does. Clean it with water and a mild, pH-neutral cleaner; our porcelain tile cleaning guide has the details.

None in practice: both names describe porcelain that reproduces the grey, even surface of concrete or cement. At Raphael Porcelain you will find them as concrete-look porcelain, from light cement grey to darker graphite tones.

Yes. Some concrete-look designs come in formats for patios and pool decks, so the same look can run from the inside to the outside. Each design page lists where it can be installed.