Benefits of Large-format Porcelain Tiles and Panels on a Kitchen Splashback
Posted on: 18 May 2023
While it's great to have a lot of choices in kitchen splashbacks, this can make it harder to reach a decision when you're renovating. To help narrow your focus, here are several advantages of large-format porcelain tiles and panels.
Mimics Stone, Concrete and Terrazzo
These large pieces of porcelain can give the impression of stone, concrete or terrazzo on your splashback. The tiles and panels have clean, chiselled edges that slot tightly together and don't leave obvious grouting. This helps them realistically mimic other materials, as they look like slabs of stone and concrete.
Additionally, the panels can be cut to size to fit a particular space, extending from the benchtop to the upper cupboards, for example. They come in a variety of different colours, such as light and dark greys, creams, blacks and browns. Thus, you can choose tones that harmonise with the benchtop. Additionally, you can opt for a polished or matte finish.
Easy to Look After
While porcelain is good at mimicking stone, it's much easier to care for. Porcelain is non-porous, and it doesn't require a sealant to prevent stains. Stone, on the other hand, does. Plus, you can use a regular kitchen cleanser with porcelain and not be concerned about looking for a stone-friendly, low-acid product.
While traditional small ceramic tiles can create grouting that you have to scrub, this is less of a worry with large format tiles and panels. The larger tiles will leave fewer joins, and the panels may have no joins at all if they're large enough. In any case, the edge is cut cleanly to fit very close, so not much grout is visible.
Can Be Used in Multiple Places
Porcelain is a very hardy type of ceramic that uses a particular clay baked at extreme temperatures. Because of this, porcelain is resilient, and you can use it in many places both inside and outside to give your house a sense of cohesion.
For example, you could fit out an outdoor kitchen with the same large panels that you use inside; there will thus be a seamless flow between the two areas. You can also use large porcelain tiles and panels on a benchtop and around a bathroom. In a shower, they would be most welcome because of the lack of grouting. Porcelain is also suitable for around a fireplace, as it's not flammable and won't crack or be damaged by heat.
For more information, contact a company like Johnson Home Improvements.
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