Ceramic Porcelain Tile Kitchen Countertops
Composed of clays and minerals fired at higher temperatures porcelain is a durable surface.
Ceramic porcelain tile kitchen countertops. 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. Porcelain tiles are made of high grade white clay whereas ceramics are made of coarser red or brown clay. Porcelain kitchen countertops are extremely hard durable and stand up to most impacts.
The tile on this kitchen counter comes from an artisan manufacturer nemo tile based in new york ny. However that refining process leaves a few advantages and disadvantages which should be considered before purchasing one or the other. The first generation of porcelain countertops featured slabs 3 4 thick and they were heavy. The glaze is what gives the porous material protection from water and stains.
Still chips and cracks are possible. This is one of their more distinctive and color rich tiles color blox which they describe as having colors such as deep red and midnight blue and including proprietary cross sheen finish that repels dirt and stains.