Porcelain tile is manufactured from clay and fired in a kiln making it very hard and durable.
Is marble stronger than porcelain.
However they should be bought carefully as thinner porcelain tiles may be brittle and prone to chipping during installation or when dropping something hard on them.
Porcelain also provides a better imitation of marble travertine or other stone patterns colors and textures with plenty of choices to match any design.
Best for outdoor installations.
Marble on the other hand is more porous and can soak up stains or even become etched with acidic liquids.
And the good news is that once installed your maintenance cost is very low.
Can be cleaned easily with a damp mop especially if the porcelain is glazed while full body porcelain would be more slip resistant.
This makes porcelain tile harder and more impervious to moisture than ceramic tile.
Install it anywhere you like.
Porcelain clays are denser and thus less porous than ceramic clays.
Due to its through body composition it is considered more durable and better suited for heavy usage than ceramic tile.
Depending on where the waterfall is installed there may be chemicals in the water that could harm the stone and you will need to ensure the stone was completely sealed.
Marble gives the sense of grandeur wherever it is laid and is also heavier than porcelain.
The fact that is a dense material with a glaze makes it water resistant stain resistant and less likely to fade than marble.
Compared to marble tiles porcelain tiles are less likely to stain.
It can be used in any part of the house including living rooms dining rooms and foyers.
Porcelain tile is made with special refined clays and is fired at higher temperatures than ceramic tile making it harder stronger and denser than regular ceramic tile.
It is harder and more durable than ceramic.
Depending on the type of stain specialized cleaning products may be necessary.
Similar to granite however marble is more prone to staining than granite.
Both marble and travertine work fine in water but with a waterfall i would highly suggest going with a porcelain in a marble or travertine look.
It is moisture and stain resistant and easy to clean.
Like ceramic porcelain tile is nearly impossible to stain scratch resistant and easy to maintain.
Porcelain is a very hard material that is often glazed.
However porcelain is cheaper than granite marble and quartz.
With proper care both marble and porcelain tiles can last for a long time.