Porcelain Slab Countertops - Pros and Cons ???

[lauradrops]

Originally Posted by CarnivalGal

Vicostone Monterosa. BTW, it's actually a little darker and more "greige" than the gray it looks in the link.

https://us.vicostone.com/en/quartz-stone/BQ2607

Very pretty!!

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by ChessieMom

looked Vicostone... seem like a good brand.

90% of the quartz made in the world is based upon:
“The process to engineer quartz countertops by pressing polymer resins into natural, raw quartz crystals was developed by the Italian company, Breton S.p.A, in the early 1960s. Today, Breton continues to be a leading supplier of engineered stone-making equipment.”

There is no difference among the brands except for style/colors/patterns.

[ChessieMom]

Originally Posted by davebarnes

90% of the quartz made in the world is based upon:
“The process to engineer quartz countertops by pressing polymer resins into natural, raw quartz crystals was developed by the Italian company, Breton S.p.A, in the early 1960s. Today, Breton continues to be a leading supplier of engineered stone-making equipment.”

There is no difference among the brands except for style/colors/patterns.

There is a LOT of difference in the warranties offered, and the customer support that is provided. Also, MSI brand actually does not fabricate all its slabs using the Breton technology. And that is absolutely a major difference in the material. I know this because I have spent a lot of time on forums discussing these issues with other people that have purchased/shopped for/researched estone counters.

I’m not sure why you feel the need to try and dispute statements I make here… But I assure you if you had researched the product as much as I have, you would not be doing so.

[Coolair]

If you are going for porcelain then get ready for the scratches all over the counter top. These are suceptable to all theseand if there are children in the house you expect more.