5 Reasons to Use Porcelain Slabs Over Marble Slabs

If you’re in the market for a new countertop, you may be considering using marble. There is another option, however, that might not have crossed your mind: porcelain slab. Porcelain slabs for kitchen countertops has been popular for centuries. The material has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among homeowners coming into 2023 especially, as many are looking for durable and aesthetically pleasing surfaces for their kitchens and bathrooms.

Specialising in the fabrication and installation of porcelain slabs for countertops, Lusso Stone’s vast range of colours and styles is an ideal place to start for any home renovation project! Here are 5 reasons why porcelain slab countertop installation is preferred over marble.

1. More Durable

Porcelain is more resistant to scratches than marble, making it ideal to use porcelain slabs for kitchen countertops. Having a porcelain countertop means you can cut up meat or dice vegetables on your kitchen bench without having to worry about any permanent damage. Porcelain countertops are also ideal for those who have pets or small children who may cause damage through regular use of the flooring surface.

2. More Environmentally Friendly

The extraction and processing of marble slabs is an expensive and energy consuming process. Marble is also extremely expensive to transport because of its weight. Porcelain slabs are made up of recycled materials and are lighter than natural stone, which makes them easier and more efficient to transport. This renders porcelain slab countertop installation a much more environmentally sustainable process when compared to marble installation.

3. Easy to Clean and Maintain

Porcelain slabs for shower walls are easy to clean and maintain, as they are more resistant to stains, scratches and heat than marble is. Whether you’ve installed porcelain slabs for countertops or porcelain slabs for shower walls you can be rest assured that your surfaces will look brand new for many years after installation, and you won’t feel like you’re walking on eggshells as you would with marble.

4. Can Be Used for More Applications

Porcelain slabs can be used for many different projects in the home. They are particularly popular as flooring, wall cladding and countertops. If you are building a new home or renovating an old one, you may consider using porcelain tiles for kitchen countertops. These countertops have a glossy finish that looks great in any kitchen design scheme. Porcelain tiles can also be used for bathroom flooring if you want to add some style or flare to your bathroom area.

5. Easier to Install

If you’re looking to save time and money when installing your new countertops, a porcelain slab may be the perfect option. Porcelain slabs can be installed over existing countertops, concrete and even plywood subfloors. This means that if your home has an existing tile or wood surface in the kitchen or bathroom, you can likely use a porcelain slab as your new countertop without having to tear out the old materials first.

Porcelain slabs are a great alternative to marble slabs if you’re looking for a beautiful countertop that won’t break the bank in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Contact Lusso Stone today or call us on 07 3607 3179 and we’ll look after the rest!