Avaire vs. Traditional Tile
Avaire tile simply outperforms traditional porcelain and ceramic tile both in its design and installation characteristics:
| CHARACTERISTICS | AVAIRE | PORCELAIN | CERAMIC |
| Durability | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| Stain Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| Frost Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| Moisture Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| Warranty Offered | Yes | Occasionally | Occasionally |
| Cuts w/Wet Saw | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installs Over Radiant Heat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Floating Floor | Yes | | |
| Easily Installed by Anyone | Yes | | |
| Can Be Installed in a Day | Yes | | |
| Installs Directly Over 3/4" Plywood or OSB | Yes | | |
| Installs Directly Over Vinyl/Hardwood | Yes | | |
| Requires No Thinset | Yes | | |
| Resuable | Yes | | |
| Easily Replace Tiles | Yes | | |