Porcelain Countertops in Waukesha
Very hard, nearly non-porous and fine with hot pans. The best match for Invisacook hidden cooktops.
What porcelain is
Porcelain slabs are made from clay and minerals fired at very high heat. The result is very hard and nearly non-porous: it never needs sealing, resists stains, and hot pans can go right on it. It comes in marble, stone and concrete looks, and in thinner slabs than natural stone.
We fabricate and install porcelain countertops for homes in Waukesha, Brookfield, Pewaukee, New Berlin and across Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. Porcelain is also the best surface for Invisacook hidden induction cooktops, which we supply and install as an authorized distributor.
Why people choose porcelain
- Hot pans can go right on it
- Never needs sealing, and resists stains
- Very hard and scratch-resistant
- Holds up outdoors in sun and freeze-thaw
- Works with Invisacook hidden cooktops
Keep in mind
- It's harder to fabricate, so it usually costs more than granite or quartz.
- Edges and corners can chip from a hard knock with a heavy pot.
- On many slabs the pattern is printed on the surface, which limits edge styles.
- It's hard enough to dull knives, so use a cutting board.
Finishes
Porcelain comes polished or in a honed finish that most brands call matte. The finish is set at the factory, so pick the one you want when you choose your color.
Caring for porcelain
- Cleaning
- Warm water and mild soap.
- Sealing
- Never needs it.
- Heat
- Hot pans can go right on it.
- Spills & stains
- Nearly non-porous, so spills wipe right off.
- Scratches & chips
- Very hard, but edges can chip from a hard knock. It dulls knives, so use a cutting board.
- Keeping it up
- Each brand has its own care guide. Check the one for your color.
Working on something small? A remnant from our Waukesha shop may cover a vanity, bar top or desk for less than a full slab. Call to ask what porcelain we have.
See remnantsPorcelain questions
Is porcelain the same as ceramic tile?
They're related, but porcelain slabs are fired at higher heat and are much denser and harder. Countertop porcelain comes in large slabs, so it looks like stone rather than tile.
Can porcelain be used with Invisacook?
Yes. Porcelain is the usual choice for Invisacook because it handles direct heat. We plan the burner locations together with your countertop layout. About Invisacook hidden cooktops
What edges are available on porcelain?
Because many porcelain slabs have the pattern printed on the surface, simple edges like eased or mitered work best. We'll show you the options for the slab you pick.
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