PORCELAIN COUNTERTOPS
Porcelain countertop is the perfect nexus between a marble look, a natural feel, and the versatility of a manufactured slab. When molded and fired, porcelain items are naturally creamy white, smooth to the touch, heat-resistant, and durable. Porcelain has been a luxury material since long before it was discovered in Europe, and today, it is the perfect candidate for luxury kitchen countertop design.
Porcelain countertops are typically crafted to appear like beautiful white marble, but because each slab is sealed with a pigmented glaze, you can truly find porcelain countertops in almost any color or style - including black marble and breathtaking hues that are not represented in nature. For many reasons, porcelain is a superb countertop choice and offers an affordable price range.
Benefits of Porcelain Countertop
Porcelain countertop is a real contender, giving quartz, granite, and marble all a run for their money with the beauty and more practical qualities of exquisite porcelain slab counters.
Heat Resistance
Porcelain slabs are fired at about 2500 to 3000 degrees F. Once it is hardened, cooking temperatures of a mere 400 degrees are nothing. Compared to other countertops, porcelain offers one of the most heat-resistant surfaces. You can set hot pans directly on the counter without fear of damage. Some designers even prefer to put induction stove tops underneath the porcelain to create the perfect minimalist kitchen (a hidden stovetop!!) That’s right; you can cook directly on top of the countertop without any risk of heat damaging the material.
Durability
Porcelain's natural hardness is why it can be crafted into paper-thin delicate dishes and incredibly durable countertops. Porcelain is almost 30% harder than granite, one of Earth's most durable stones. This is due to the dense molecular structure, which also provides superb scratch resistance so that, unlike the marble it resembles, you won't have to worry about every little scrape. Per square foot, porcelain can hold up to 7,000 lbs of weight- so there is no need for concern about your kitchen knick knacks ruining the countertop!
Porcelain Countertop is Water Resistant
Unlike other natural materials, porcelain countertop is excellently water-resistant. Especially when sealed in a finishing glaze, as all porcelain countertops will be, this protects your porcelain counters from water stains, penetrating spills, or typical risks of kitchen discoloration.
Easy Maintenance
Due to its non-porous and durable nature, porcelain slab counters are very easy to clean and maintain. They don't need to be constantly resealed or scratch-protected, and the smooth glazed surface wipes beautifully clean.
UV Light Resistant
If you want a sunny kitchen, a porcelain countertop offers superior UV resistance compared to quartz. No need to worry about sunshine discoloration; your quartz countertops will gleam as beautifully in long-term sunshine as under your indoor LED kitchen lights.
Porcelain Countertop Colors
Marble of Any Color
Porcelain, with its natural white and creamy texture, is typically used to simulate white marble. The vast majority of porcelain counters appear as white marble with a glaze that provides a few elegant veins of gray or gold. However, because porcelain slab counters are always glazed, you can choose any color you want. There are also porcelain slabs, for example, in striking black marble, stately gray marble, and even breathtaking green marble designs.
Rich Unlimited Glaze or Matte Designs
Porcelain's color potential does not stop at marble, either. You can simulate other types of stone or seek out beautiful designer finishes that are unique only to the way the stain is laid over the porcelain. Some options include wood finishes, concrete finishes, granite finishes, pink or green onyx, and even specifically printed styles like terrazzo speckles or cherry blossom branches.
Transform Your Kitchen With Porcelain Countertop
Porcelain countertop is a dream come true for kitchen and bathroom remodels. They are durable, heat-resistant, non-porous, and luxurious to the touch. Whether you're looking to simulate marble without the maintenance of marble or want to create a truly unique luxury style for your kitchen redesign, porcelain slab counters are a perfect choice.
Discover an incredible selection of porcelain countertop slabs with Arista Quartz & Natural Stone. We will help you find the perfect slab for your project and send it to the stone fabricator of your choice to craft into the porcelain countertops of your dreams. With an entire slab, you can even use the remnants for breathtaking porcelain accents throughout your home.
The Best Source for Porcelain Countertop & Slabs in Tempe, AZ?
Arista Quartz and Natural Stones
Arista Quartz & Natural Stones can help you find the perfect granite slab if you are in the market for a beautiful piece of stone. Renovating the kitchen, remodeling the bathroom, or even building new spaces outdoors, granite makes a wonderful countertop stone. We welcome falling in love with your very own slab of granite for both countertops and granite accents throughout your home. Reach out to Arista Quartz & Natural Stones to discuss your upcoming plans for home renovation and how a beautiful slab of marble can get you one step closer to your dream house.
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