FAQs

Why porcelain is the best alternative to engineered stone?

Is a porcelain benchtop the right choice, now that engineered stone is out of the picture?

An official ban has been announced for engineered stone within Australia, and will be put in place on the 1 July 2024. Engineered stone has serious health effects for builders and stone cutters that work the stone, due to it producing a fine crystalline dust called Silica. Many retailers and stores are already banning silica-containing products, including Bunnings.

If you are renovating your kitchen, moving into a new place or even just thinking about a kitchen remodel, it’s time to start thinking about alternatives to engineered stone. And porcelain, as a benchtop surface, is quickly becoming one of the most favourable options.

Porcelain Surfaces:

Elevate your living spaces with the refined sophistication of our exquisite porcelain surfaces, meticulously designed to emulate the timeless allure of natural stone patterns. The EBDEPOT collection draws inspiration from nature, intricate graphic explorations, and the interplay of textures and sophisticated hues. Fabricated exclusively from the finest and most exceptional quality materials, this collection is not only a testament to aesthetic finesse but is also strategically crafted to elevate standards of sustainability, practicality, and versatility.

Slab Format and Thickness:

EBDEPOT Collection is Multiple size porcelain surfaces measuring 3200mm x 1600mm; 1200mm x 2400mm; 900mm x 1800mm; 800mm x 2700mm; 1600 x 3200mm; 1200mm x 2700mm in 89 different colors. We provide a variety of colors that are available in 6mm, 12mm, and 20mm thicknesses.

Graphics:

EBDEPOT porcelain slabs are of high-definition quality and free from errors, reducing the hassle of individually selecting each slab. Some designs come in a bookmatching graphic, which entails aligning two stone surfaces in a way that causes the connecting surfaces to mirror each other, resulting in a seamless and polished appearance.

Advantages of Porcelain:

1. Hygienic and suitable for contact with food

2. Totally waterproof

3. Scratchproof and abrasion-resistant

4. Stainproof due to its non-porous feature

5. Resistant to chemicals, acids, bases, and solvents

6. Resistant to heat and high temperature

7. Frostproof

8. Easy to clean

9. Lightweight

10. UV-Resistant

11. Resistant to mould, mildew, and fungus

12. Suitable for indoor and outdoor application

Stone Applications:

Minimum edge radius of 3-4mm:

To enhance durability and resistance against chipping or breakage, we advise rounding all edges of your porcelain surfaces to a minimum radius of 3-4mm, regardless of the edge profile.

Overhangs exceeding 300mm:

Additional support bars of columns are required.

6mm Thickness is not for Benchtop Applications:

6mm porcelain slabs are not suitable for benchtops due to their fragility and lack of suitability for everyday use. For benchtops, we recommend using either 12mm or 20mm porcelain slabs, while 6mm porcelain slabs are typically used for splashbacks.

Benchtop:

EBDEPOT porcelain is hassle-free and able to sustain high-traffic spaces. It is non-porous and water-repellent, making it resistant to stains and easy to clean. With a MOHS hardness scale rating of 6, EBDEPOT slabs are highly scratch-resistant too.

Splashback:

EBDEPOT porcelain slabs possess natural heat resistance, both 6mm, 12mm, and 20mm slabs can be used as splashbacks without the need for a minimum clearance from any heat source.

Outdoor Application:

EBDEPOT porcelain products can endure outdoor conditions, including direct sunlight, with no concerns about discoloration or fading. Its robust and sturdy nature makes it an excellent choice for outdoor cladding, meeting the demands of those seeking both durability and aesthetics.

Fireplace (Gas and Electrical):

EBDEPOT porcelain is suitable for application around fireplaces. It is essential to consult a licensed gas fitter and adhere to the guidelines outlined in AS/NZS 5601.1:2013.

Shower Walls:

Large and thin format 6mm thickness EBDEPOT porcelain products ensure continuity and neatness throughout. With fewer visible seams or joints, a cohesive look is created. Non-porous and water-resistant, EBDEPOT porcelain products also do not promote mould and fungi growth.

Feature Walls:

The large and thin format of 6mm thickness EBDEPOT porcelain products ensure continuity and neatness throughout. With fewer visible seams or joints, a cohesive look is created.