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I work as floor maintenance, and I prefer unglazed tile in businesses, as they will hold wax and sealer very well. Glazed tiles are not meant to be waxed or stripped, so when a business has those, and don't tell you they are glazed, it causes a lot of wasted time and money. Unglazed tile, when properly cared for, will have a very nice shine to it. I've been able to groom myself in several floors after waxing them. Glazed tile will never have this shine.
On the contrary, glazed tile is a very low maintenance floor. It takes little to care for it, usually just mopping. Excellent for residential use.
So whether its better or not depends on what you are using it for.
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