Porcelain
Large formats, thin profiles and surfaces that go where other stone simply cannot.
Porcelain slabs are fired at very high temperature, which makes them exceptionally hard, non-porous and UV stable. They come in large formats and thin profiles, so they suit applications where weight or thickness would be a problem.
Because the surface is printed and fired, the pattern range is wide — including convincing marble and concrete looks that will not etch or fade.
Outdoor kitchens, cladding and full walls
Porcelain does not fade in sunlight and does not care about frost, which makes it the sensible choice for outdoor kitchens and exterior cladding in a Michigan winter.
The large format also means fewer joints on a feature wall — sometimes none at all.
Very hard to damage, harder to fabricate
The same hardness that makes porcelain durable makes it demanding to cut. It needs the right tooling and an experienced hand, particularly around cut-outs where a careless cut cracks the slab.
Exposed edges also show the body colour beneath the printed surface, so edge detailing has to be planned rather than improvised.
Porcelain in Michigan — FAQ
Is porcelain suitable for an outdoor kitchen?
It is one of the best options available. It is UV stable, frost resistant and non-porous, so it will not fade, crack in a freeze or absorb what you spill on it.
Can porcelain be used on walls and floors too?
Yes, and the large format is exactly why people choose it — a full wall with few or no joints. We can match countertop, splash and cladding in the same material.
How thin can porcelain go?
Thin enough that it can often be installed over an existing surface rather than replacing it. Bring us the situation and we will tell you whether that is viable in your case.
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