Pros and Cons of Porcelain Worktops

Porcelain worktops are a man-made stone that only uses natural raw materials found in rock, subjecting these materials to intense pressure and heat to form an entirely new material. This is known as ‘sintering’, and the finished product is a compact slab that would have taken thousands of years to naturally form.

Advantages of using Porcelain for your project.

• Porcelain worktops are resistant to stains, heat and scratches.
• Chemical resistant
• Wide range of colours and styles
• Easy to maintain
• Highly durable
• Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications
• An aesthetic match to natural stone
• UV and weather-resistant
• Low water absorption rate (0.05%)

Disadvantages of using Porcelain for your project

• Can be susceptible to chipping
• Designs are not full body, edges will be plain
• Only available in 4mm, 8mm, 12mm and 20mm thicknesses (not 30mm or above)
• Porcelain sits in a higher price bracket than Quartz
• Not all stone fabricators are qualified to install porcelain worktops

Here at Quartz Kitchens, we deal with all Leading Suppliers of Porcelain including; Dekton, Marazzi The Top and Caesarstone. You can view all the Porcelain samples here.

You can get a quote by uploading your kitchen plan here or contact us directly to discuss your project.