Ceramic and porcelain tiles are some of the hardest and most durable tiles available. These tiles are made from a mixture of clay and other natural materials, which are fired at high temperatures to create a hard, dense, and non-porous surface.

While the actual origins of tiles have not been pinpointed by historians, it is widely agreed that they were invented sometime around 1000 BC. The earliest examples of tile were found in China and Egypt, used in ancient structures typically for decorative purposes.