How to use porcelain surfaces indoors and out

When it comes to kitchen countertops, everyone is talking about the material of the moment, porcelain. While this sustainable and luxurious-looking material can be a show-stopper in the hub of the home, it can also be used to transform your bathroom, dining room, living area, hallway and outdoor space, too! Here’s how to make the most of this versatile material throughout the home…

Whether you’re wanting a sophisticated marble-look countertop and splashback or a statement vanity unit in a dramatically dark décor with integrated and seamless basins, porcelain is a great choice for the family bathroom and ensuite. It can also be used as shower or wall cladding and for a complete floor and wall solution, an entire true wet room can be covered top to toe in Laminam surfaces! It’s non-porous, stain and damp resistant as well as hygienic, easy to clean and maintain and exceptionally durable. As it is resistant to humidity and moisture, it’s ideal for all bathroom use, helping to prevent the spread of mould, mildew or bacteria. It really makes cleaning the bathroom a breeze!

With open-plan living continuing to be popular choice, one way to make a statement is to create a media wall. Laminam’s porcelain is a practical choice for cladding a media wall, which can emulate the look of natural stone, marble, wood or cement for modern interiors, industrial décors and classic feels. Laminam is also a fire-proof material, ultra-sustainable and recyclable as well as being easy to install and lightweight. As well as media walls, you might consider using porcelain for integrated shelving and furniture or entranceway cladding. The sky is the limit!

Whether you are a frequent host for friends or prefer intimate family dinners, a durable surface is a must-have for your dining table, island or breakfast bar. Laminam porcelain brings authentic Italian style and flair into any space, perfect for wowing guests as well as coping easily with the hectic pace of family living. Solid, functional, ultra-practical and beautiful to look at, these surfaces look especially striking teamed with brushed and anodised aluminium legs for tables. Dining room goals!

When you think of porcelain surfaces, their use in the kitchen is probably what comes to mind first. Porcelain is ideal for kitchen worksurfaces, splashbacks, islands, cabinet cladding or flooring – or all combined together for a cohesive look. It can be used to complement or contrast the colour theme and overall design, whether classic or contemporary, and with a bookmatched effect, the design is even more striking. A key trend for this year is dark kitchens and there’s plenty in the range to choose from. Laminam porcelain really is ideal for kitchens, as it’s hygienic, easy to clean and care for, resistant to heat and thermal shock as well as UV rays, so it can sit in the sunlight without fading. It’s also scratch resistant, ultra-durable and hardwearing – ideal for this busy hub of the home.

For any outdoor projects now underway to be completed for this summer, Laminam’s non-porous surfaces cope easily with the great British weather and even inhibit the growth of micro-organisms so they are antibacterial too, as well as easy to clean. Textured finishes give good anti-slip resistance for patios and terraces and bring the natural stone look to any exterior space. Do you love to host BBQ’s and outdoor parties? Laminam is also perfect for outdoor kitchens, table tops, seating and wall cladding, as it’s stain, scratch, abrasion and thermal shock resistant, acid-proof and resistant to the sun’s UV rays, so won’t fade over time.