For environments where the flooring is likely to be subject to moisture or staining agents, homeowners are often faced with deciding between vinyl tile and ceramic tile, both of which are excellent at shedding moisture and good at resisting stains. This choice most often comes into play for kitchens and bathrooms. However, despite the fact that vinyl tile is often designed to mimic ceramic tile, these materials are entirely different substances and they have much different characteristics when it comes to installation, maintenance, and real estate value. Learning about their differences will help you make the right choice. Vinyl Tile vs. Ceramic Tile: Major Differences Vinyl tile is essentially the same material as is used for sheet vinyl flooring—a very thin, manmade product made from PVC plastic with a felt or fiberglass backing layer and covered with a printed design layer and clear wear layer. For the tile form of flooring, the vinyl is simply cut into squares that range from...