Ironically it may be easier to repair a natural stone like marble as opposed to porcelain which generally needs to be replaced.
Which is harder to cut ceramic tile or marble tile.
Here is a video of how to replace a porcelain tile.
How to cut ceramic and porcelain tile by hand.
Today s mosaic tile comes in sheets of small individual tiles adhered to a flexible mesh backing.
Next place the square right next to the marked line so you can use it as a guide then press down on the tile with the glass cutter and drag it along the line.
Once chipped porcelain tile is actually harder to fix than marble that is damaged because you have to replace the entire tile instead of just spot treating the damage.
Good sturdy stone durability yet not as durable as granite.
Granite tile is extremely durable as granite is one of the hardest natural substances found on earth second only to diamond.
Another issue can arise in the event that a tile chips.
Ceramic tile is easier to cut making it better suited for home diy projects.
The sheets typically measure about 12 inches square and the mesh can be cut easily with a utility knife.
Hopefully you have extra tiles because sometimes porcelain tiles can be hard to match years later once they do get cracked.
The differences in ingredients and preparation mean that ceramic tile can be less expensive than porcelain tile.
Granite tile marble tile porcelain tile.
Marble tiles look great in a bathroom or kitchen but sometimes you may need a smaller piece of tile to fill in a gap.
To cut a ceramic tile using a glass cutter start by using a pencil and a square or a ruler shaped like a right angle to measure and mark your tile.
Due to its through body composition it is considered more durable and better suited for heavy usage than ceramic tile.
Porcelain clays are denser and thus less porous than ceramic clays.
This makes porcelain tile harder and more impervious to moisture than ceramic tile.
Also certain types of porcelain tile can be harder to clean than marble depending on the texture and whether it s rough or smooth.
If the layout is such that the individual small tiles need to be cut you can use any of the standard methods you would use with individual tiles of the same material.
While ceramic tiles can be scored and snapped marble needs to be cut completely or else it will shatter.