Despite what our name might imply, we at The Granite Guy work with more materials than just granite. For example, we also offer marble and quartz, and we offer porcelain countertops as well. If you are interested in porcelain countertops, we encourage you to keep reading to learn about a few of their pros and cons. Our team has put together an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of this material to help you decide if it is right for your needs.
Here are a few advantages of porcelain countertops:
- They’re resistant to damage. Porcelain countertops are highly resilient to damage, including acid damage and etching, heat damage, scratches, and more. If you want counters that will continue to look great for years to come, porcelain is a great choice.
- Porcelain is sustainable. Porcelain is made of fired clay, which can be ground up and mixed with water to create new clay later. If you are looking for ways to reduce your environmental impact, then we encourage you to consider using porcelain.
However, porcelain countertops aren’t for everyone. Here are a few potential downsides to these types of counters:
- They don’t have layered patterns. Unlike stone countertops, which have natural patterns all the way through the material, porcelain countertops only have designs printed on the top layer. This means that if your porcelain countertops get scratched or chipped, there will be a noticeable flaw in the pattern.
- Porcelain can be difficult to source. Porcelain countertops are not as popular as they once were, so it can be difficult to source the material and to find contractors to work with it. Fortunately, our team has the right experience to design and install the perfect porcelain counters for your space.