Rockwood Stone Countertops

Your countertops often face hot pans, sharp knives, spills, stains and anything else that might mess them up. When it comes to renovating a kitchen or bathroom in Winnipeg, chances are you have read a lot about quartz, granite and now porcelain. But is there a shoe that's up to the challenge and able to stand up to wear? While porcelain slab countertops are used widely by designers, a lot of homeowners still want to know if they are as tough as quartz and granite counters. Can we check how well porcelain stands up to daily use and its durability and how it performs over time, especially because of Winnipeg’s special weather? What Makes a Countertop Material Durable? Before we compare the three, here’s what durability really means for countertops: Resistance to heat and cold Stain resistance Scratch resistance Impact tolerance Moisture control Longevity over time Each material has its strengths, but understanding how they perform under pressure (literally) helps you make the right...

Does porcelain qualify as a proper choice for creating kitchen counters? It has a very sleek, modern aspect to it, which, at the moment, is very much the style for home renovation. Is the price of these countertops really worth it for your kitchen? In view of Winnipeg’s long, cold seasons and drastic changes in temperature, how well do countertops last? Use this guide to establish if porcelain as a countertop choice is right for your kitchen. We’ll discuss what distinguishes porcelain countertops, evaluate them in Winnipeg homes, talk about their pros and cons, give instructions on how to maintain them and tell when you should, or shouldn’t, opt for them. What Are Porcelain Countertops Made Of? Porcelain kitchen countertops in Winnipeg are made with refined clay with minerals such as kaolinite, which are fired at very high temperatures in order to form a dense and impermeable surface. This material is porcelain, a combination of clay and minerals such as kaolinite, and it is heated to...