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Porcelain Worktop is non-porous, stain-resistant, and easy to clean. That's great news for countertop owners because it means no sealing is required. Quality porcelain used to make countertops is scratch-proof, heatproof, and extremely durable.
Porcelain Kitchen Worktops For Interior Designing:
Sinks and stove tops are essential considerations when selecting kitchen accessories. Many kitchens have a cooktop or a sink on the island, sometimes both. The only catch is that the sink and cooktop must be cut into the stone slabs.
This is not true of Porcelain. Countertop manufacturers have discovered a way to incorporate sinks and cooktops into their slabs. This provides design continuity and beauty in kitchens, unlike other natural stones.
In bathrooms, simplicity reigns with an integrated sink, meeting all homeowner needs. A couple of porcelain colours can effortlessly create a harmonious ambience, adding a poetic touch unmatched by traditional tiling.
Opting for a porcelain worktop showcases homeowner consideration, not just for style but also for the environment. Primarily composed of clay, Porcelain is eco-friendly and can be recycled in future home improvement endeavours, reflecting a sustainable choice in design.
CALACATTA MAGNIFICO PORCELAIN
£320.07 Calacatta Magnifico Porcelain has a polished white plain surface with thick black veined pattern delivers a marble effect stone. This porcelain is given a perfect finish that makes a gorgeous addition in both residential and commercial settings. It is a… read more |
VERDE FRANCE PORCELAIN
£320.07 Verde France Porcelain is a green-coloured marble effect stone structured with a thickly white veined pattern that comes in both polished & Lev finish types. This porcelain is given a perfect finish that makes a gorgeous addition in both residential… read more |
PANDA WHITE PORCELAIN
£350.81 A marble-effect slab with a black and white surface background is called Panda White Porcelain. Panda White Porcelain, which is Chinese in origin, is well known for having incredibly dramatic black veins on a smooth white background. The most outstanding… read more |
Why Are Porcelain Countertops Popular?
Simple To Maintain
Porcelain is non-porous, stain-resistant, and easy to clean. That's fantastic news for countertop owners because it means no sealing is required. Quality porcelain used to make countertops is scratch-proof, heatproof, and extremely durable.
Resistance To UV Light
One substantial advantage porcelain has over quartz is that it will not discolour when exposed to direct, long-lasting sunlight. What a comfort it is to be able to design your countertop layout without having to worry about where the windows are located.
Patterns And Colours
Depending on the manufacturer, you may have various colour options due to natural pigments. Patterns and colours can be added during fabrication because Porcelain is an engineered stone.
Environmental Friendly
Finally, one of the most significant advantages of Porcelain is its greenness. It's a natural product made of raw and clay-based materials, so it's nice to know it'll be recyclable one day.
How Are Porcelain Slabs Made?
Unlike natural stones, porcelain kitchens are formed through sintering, which involves heating kaolinite-containing substances in a kiln at temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C (2,200 and 2,600 °F). This results in firmness and translucence, achieved through vitrification and mineral mullite formation. Objects are classified as hard-paste, soft-paste, or bone in China based on paste composition and firing conditions.
Natural stones like Granite and Marble can be a little expensive for kitchen worktops, but they are worth the investment. Porcelain tiles offer a practical and economical alternative without compromising aesthetics. They are an excellent choice for remodels, providing quality kitchen and bathroom worktops for homes and commercial spaces.
CALACATTA ORO PORCELAIN
£332.09 Calacatta Oro Porcelain, the engineered surface material, was created for usage in practically every indoor space, including the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Calacatta Oro Porcelain has garnered a lot of recognition and appreciation from homeowners, design professionals, kitchen interior designers… read more |
DARK MARQUINA PORCELAIN
£481.62 Dark Marquina Porcelain displays a black colour which makes the majority of the slab base. Colours like grey and white can be seen on top of the black base, where white makes thin linear veins and grey is just hazy… read more |
CLASSIC STATUARIO VEIN TECH PORCELAIN
£544.85 Classic Statuario Porcelain Vein Technology is a polished stone used as wall coverings that has a 20mm thickness,3240mm length, 1620mm width, and a thick vein appearance. It allows slabs to mimic the pass-through vein characteristics of their effect on marble… read more |
Porcelain Slab Finishes Available At Work-tops
Polished
Polished Porcelain is the way to go if you want a highly reflective, shiny-looking tile. During the finishing process, each tile is ground and then buffed using a series of graded polishing wheels. It is permanent because it is created within the structure rather than on top and is a low-maintenance, easy-to-keep-clean finish. It is also scratch and stain-resistant, with no signs of fading or wear.
Honed
A honed finish is smooth and has a more flat, satin-like feel. This type of finish is less slippery when wet, making it a good choice for a room like a bathroom where water splashes from the shower or tub may occur. They are low maintenance, scratch, and stain resistant, just like a polished worktop surface.
Matte Finish
Matte finish tiles are very similar to textured porcelain tiles. The only distinction is in style, appearance, and feel. Matte porcelain tiles are a popular choice for a natural and rustic finish that can be used anywhere. A matte surface has excellent traction and requires little maintenance. Matte tiles do not require frequent cleaning because they conceal stains, smudges, and dried water droplets.
Wide Range Of Colour For Porcelain Tiles:
Black:
Black comes with various stones from work-tops.com; these are versatile and stunning and go with every cabinet and kitchen floor.
Brown:
Brown with a massive collection of slabs that gives you the brown coffee look for your kitchen. Giving you the best output when you install the porcelain worktop for your home.
Cream:
Cream has a subtle look when you install it, but it looks best indoors and outdoors. To make the best of your interior design, Porcelain can be the only choice.
Look At Our New Porcelain Collections
MONUMENTAL SUPERNATURAL PORCELAIN
£427.06 Monumental Supernatural Porcelain is a 12mm, ultra-rough, grey slab with thin black veins. This surface stone is suitable for all interior spaces. It comes in slabs that are jumbo sizes. Because of its non-porousness, stain resistance, moisture resistance, and high… read more |
CONCRITA METROPOLITAN PORCELAIN
£469.59 Concrita Metropolitan Porcelain is a 12mm, ultra-rough, grey slab that features a hazy pattern. This surface stone is suitable for all interior spaces. It comes in slabs that are jumbo sizes. Because of its non-porousness, stain resistance, moisture resistance, and… read more |
FUME SUPERNATURAL PORCELAIN
£469.59 Fume Supernatural Porcelain is a 12mm, honed, beige slab that features a white veiny hazes. This surface stone is suitable for all interior spaces. It comes in slabs that are jumbo sizes. Because of its non-porousness, stain resistance, moisture resistance,… read more |
How To Purchase Porcelain Stones At The Best Price?
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