It holds its own when compared to other popular countertop materials like quartz and granite.
Porcelain or ceramic tile for kitchen countertops.
But you ll definitely want to pay attention to the drawbacks discussed here as well.
The material is made up of different clays and minerals that when fired forms a very durable surface that is much harder than ceramic.
The first generation of porcelain countertops featured slabs 3 4 thick and they were heavy.
Ft pallet 1 34.
Porcelain tile is ideal for hardworking kitchens.
Florida tile home collection burlington walnut 6 in.
Even filled and hone travertine doesn t make it onto kitchen counters very often.
With its distinctively pitted surface it s not the best material for counters.
Porcelain floor and wall tile 448 sq.
While the porcelain countertop price is higher than laminated counters or ceramic tile though less than granite and other natural stones the investment is balanced by the longevity.
Porcelain tile countertops are in essence a more refined version of ceramic tile countertops.
The countertops now available are typically just 3 16 5mm thick though other thicknesses are available.
Porcelain tiles are made of high grade white clay whereas ceramics are made of coarser red or brown clay.
However that refining process leaves a few advantages and disadvantages which should be considered before purchasing one or the other.
The pros and cons of porcelain countertops.
Shown are six inch square tiles with matching six inch quarter rounds and quarter round corners.
But you can get the feel and look of travertine with this eleganza porcelain in mocha color.