Porcelain worktops are made by pressing natural minerals under huge pressure and firing them at very high temperatures. The result is an ultra-compact, thin and incredibly tough surface that resists heat, scratches, stains and UV light.
Levant supplies and installs porcelain and sintered stone worktops across London, for kitchens, islands, splashbacks and outdoor kitchens. Porcelain needs specialist cutting and handling, and our team is experienced in templating and fitting it properly.
Porcelain gives you the look of marble, concrete or natural stone with performance that is hard to beat. It is non-porous, so it never needs sealing, and it won’t fade in sunlight. That makes it perfect for bright, south-facing extensions and garden kitchens.
Its slim profile suits contemporary handleless kitchens, and large-format slabs mean fewer joints on long runs and islands.
Because porcelain shrugs off frost, rain and UV, it is one of the best surfaces for outdoor kitchens, BBQ stations and garden bars.
Porcelain is very hard but can chip at the edges if knocked hard, so edge detail matters. With some porcelain the pattern sits mainly on the surface, so we choose edge profiles that keep the look consistent. We will talk you through the best options for your design.
We supply and install across Central, North and South West London, including:
As a guide, porcelain and sintered stone worktops we install in London usually cost between £450 and £900 per square metre supplied and fitted, depending on the brand, thickness and design. We provide free, no-obligation quotes.
Porcelain is more heat and UV resistant than quartz, making it better for outdoor kitchens and next to range cookers. Quartz is a little more forgiving at the edges and offers a wider choice of thicknesses.
Yes. Porcelain is fired at very high temperatures and is highly heat resistant, although we still recommend trivets as good practice.
No. Porcelain is non-porous and never needs sealing.
