The Tile you didn’t know existed!

Atlas Plan - 20mm slabs

For the past 10 years, porcelain technology has drastically changed. Digital graphic printing, more complex glazes, & different firing processes have paved the way for some of the most unique, colourful, & innovative tiles ever seen; And none have been larger (literally or figuratively) than the advent of the porcelain slab.

Porcelain slabs were born from the idea of taking a natural looking product (marble, quartzite, granite…) and replicating it in tiles, which allows for more consistency & less maintenance than its natural counterpart. The concept is not new but with the technology now available it is possible to produce extremely large materials (4’ x 9’ and 5’ x 10’), at multiple thickness (6mm, 12mm, and 20mm).

So where can slabs be used? Essentially wherever you can think of. Fireplaces? Absolutely! Porcelain slabs are made in kilns that reach over 1000°c. Shower walls? Of course! Porcelain is, a better option for shower applications, as it is impervious to water and does not require any sealing to prevent damage or staining. Countertops & backsplashes? Yup! There are a variety of thicknesses available to create the kitchen of your dreams. And with porcelains incredible resistance to heat, you can leave a pot on your countertop with no worries of damaging or discolouring the slab.

Porcelain slabs also have a huge benefit over marbles, quartz, and granite slabs on outdoor applications as porcelain is frost & UV resistant. When exposed to the elements your slabs will always look just as gorgeous as the day they were installed.

Come visit one of our slab galleries in Langley, Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg to learn more about this tile format that is taking over the slabs market.

by Mark Redman