Saw the porcelain calacutta slab
While at arizona tile in sun valley I saw the new porcelain calacatta slab. They have a counter done with it and it is jaw dropping gorgeous. I had seen it another tle store recently and it was in the honed finish with the calacatta that has the greenish tinge. It was ok but I wasn't crazy about it. It also had a huge crack in it. The one at arizona tile is in the gray and white and is stunning. I would get it in a heartbeat but it is so new that I am hesitant about it as I'm sure installers are familiar with it yet either. The material is not very thick and the whole thing probably hinges on proper installation.
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robynstamps
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lisa_a
10 years agoWow, that is gorgeous!
The CMKBD that we've hired to help us with our remodel recommended large format porcelain tiles to us because of their durability and high tolerance to heat (we've had a porcelain tiled island for nearly 20 years and I know it's going to be difficult to train the family to start using trivets).
Another plus, IMO, is that undermount sinks aren't so far below the counter as they are with granite or quartz counters. I'd rather reach in only 9-3/4" to 10" to the bottom of the Silgranite sink I've selected than nearly 11". The former will be very close to the reach for my current sink and I know that hasn't been an issue for my back.
This is a photo of a sink with a counter of ThinSlab, another large format porcelain tile product, offered by Oregon Tile & Marble.
This is a sink installed in a Neolith counter
[Contemporary Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by San Francisco Tile, Stone & Countertops Fox Marble & Granite
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