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Porcelain slab (large-format)
Sintered porcelain slabs in 5'×10' or larger formats. Ultra-thin, indestructible, UV-stable for outdoor + indoor use. Newer to the residential market.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$60–$120
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Specialty cutters required. Excellent for outdoor kitchens (UV + freeze stable).
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte, polished
- Color range: marble-look, concrete-look, metal-look, solid
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: porcelain, large-format, modern, UV-stable