Thinking about new kitchen countertops? If you’re looking for a unique material aside from the popular granite or quartz, you may want to consider porcelain. Here in America, it’s considered the countertop material of the future, but in Europe, this has been a popular countertop for decades.
Here are some benefits of choosing porcelain for your kitchen countertops:
No counter material is 100 percent stain-proof; however, porcelain comes very close. Thanks to its non-porous nature, liquids will not permeate porcelain as quickly as it will with other materials. Porcelain resists most chemicals, and won’t etch or get dull spots from acidic foods and beverages like marble will. Also, chemicals will not discolor or bleach porcelain countertops like quartz will.
Porcelain resists scratching, in the same way as granite and quartz. But, you should still steer clear of using ceramic knives, as these can occasionally scratch porcelain.
In terms of heat, porcelain countertops can withstand a lot because they are made at extremely high temperatures. So, you can set hot pots and pans down on your counters without the fear of scorching the surface.
Porcelain resists ultraviolet light, so it will not fade, discolor or dull over time due to too much sunlight exposure.
Porcelain kitchen countertops feature a high durability and hardness factor, so they can take on impact without damage. With violent force, however, chips and cracks may occur. But it’s good to know that everyday wear and tear will not affect it.
You do not have to seal porcelain countertops, as the fire glazing process prevents staining and moisture.
Porcelain is available in several colors and patterns that resemble the qualities of natural stones such as marble.
You can easily recycle porcelain later, as this material is comprised of 100% natural, raw, clay-based materials.
Have we convinced you to take a closer look at porcelain countertops? We welcome you to get in touch with our porcelain installers in Lincoln today at 508-460-7900.