Walker Zanger, Los Angeles, announces Secolo Porcelain Slabs, a line of materials using cutting-edge technology to replicate authentic marble veining while offering the durability and versatility of porcelain.
By increasing the thickness of the porcelain to 12 mm, Walker Zanger is among the first in the industry to offer entire slabs up to 126” X 63” inches to use as countertops.
The new polished-finish porcelain slabs emulate marble (as well as cement and wood) and come in 12 colorways including Calacata Classic, Calacata Gold, Calacata Premio, Calacata Regent, Marron Glace and Statuary Pieta. The durability of porcelain allows the slabs to be used in a wide variety of applications—both residential and commercial—including all interior surfaces, exterior walls and water features such as pool lines.
“Porcelain has significant advantages over quartz countertops, such as being nonporous and stain-proof, making it impervious to red wine, lemon juice and other acids that are common culprits of staining natural stone,” said Jared Becker, Walker Zanger’s Vice President of Design and Marketing. “Additionally, porcelain has the strength and durability for a home chef to cut food directly on the surface or even place hot cookware on the counter without damaging the material.
“Walker Zanger has a rich history of providing high-quality, hand-picked natural stone. With our new Secolo Porcelain Slabs, we have been able to expand the category of countertops by utilizing advanced Italian glazing technology to recreate the luxurious look of stone on porcelain.”