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Abstract

The present disclosure provides embodiments of a tile including at least one reinforced porcelain tile product having a first component including porcelain material and having a top surface with a first surface area, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a plurality of peripheral side portions, and a second component including a structural material and having top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of peripheral side portions. In embodiments, the second component comprises a structural foam material having a breaking strength greater than a breaking strength of the porcelain material of the first component, a fracture toughness greater than a fracture toughness of the porcelain material of the first component, and a young's modulus value lower than a young's modulus value of the porcelain material of the first component. The at least one reinforced porcelain tile product may be configured to meet or exceed the standard for Residential and Light Commercial Use Ceramic Floor Tile as measured according to ASTM C627-18.

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