Porcelain Countertops in Seattle and the Eastside

Porcelain slabs are made from clay and natural minerals fired at very high temperatures. The result is a dense, non-porous surface that tolerates heat, resists stains and does not fade in sun.

The slabs come in large formats, with looks from solid colors to marble, concrete and wood patterns. Thin slabs are often built up at the edge with a mitered joint to get the look of a thicker counter.

Porcelain slabs are made from ceramic clay and natural minerals such as feldspar, silica and kaolin, pressed and fired at very high temperatures. Firing vitrifies the slab, so it absorbs almost no water, never needs sealing and stays stable in sunlight.

Porcelain has become one of the most requested premium surfaces over the past decade because the same slab can go on a kitchen island, a full-height backsplash, an outdoor barbecue surround or a wall. Looks range from clean solids and concrete to marble and wood-grain effects.

Brands our clients ask about in this category include Dekton, Neolith, Porcelanosa XTONE, Laminam, Lapitec, Florim and Daltile. Several of them are made in Spain or Italy, and their products and terms differ, so we compare the exact product line for your project.

Start with where the slab will live. Porcelain is UV-stable and handles freeze and thaw, so Pacific Northwest rain, winter frost and summer sun are not a problem for outdoor kitchens, barbecue surrounds and fire pit surrounds.

Porcelain is also the thinnest surface we work with. Thin slabs keep weight down in renovations and work well for cladding and cabinet face panels, while thicker slabs suit busy kitchens. An edge build-up gives a thin slab the look of a thicker counter.

Brands differ in what they do best: some lead on outdoor-rated and very thin slabs, others on book-matched marble looks, large formats, design range or cladding. Tell us how the surface will be used and we will match the brand and thickness to it, then arrange a viewing of full slabs.