Porcelain Countertops in Hampton, VA
We measure, supply and fit porcelain countertops in kitchens and bathrooms across Hampton, Virginia.
- Quotes in writing
- 17 areas covered
Hampton Countertop Pros fits porcelain countertops in homes across Hampton. We measure your cabinets first, then have each porcelain slab cut to fit them.
What porcelain is
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office describes porcelain as a fine-grained, high-fired ceramic material that frequently, but not always, contains clay.
The porcelain we fit is baked hard at high heat in a kiln and comes in large slabs. We'll show you the colors and finishes before your top gets cut.
Dust when porcelain is cut
OSHA counts porcelain, along with stone and tile, as a material that contains silica. In a letter about its silica rules, it says a stationary tile saw meets those rules when it has a built-in water system that feeds water to the blade the whole time, and that system is used properly. A saw whose blade just sits partly in water does not. OSHA calls silicosis an incurable lung disease that can lead to disability and death.
An OSHA and NIOSH hazard alert on stone countertops tells countertop firms to do as much of the work as they can in the shop instead of at your house. Whoever you hire, ask them where your slab will be cut and how they keep the dust down.
What sets the price of porcelain countertops
We price porcelain countertops for your house once we've measured, and you get that quote in writing. Our price depends on the slab you choose, how much counter we cover, the edge you pick, and how many holes we cut for the sink and the cooktop, the burners set into the counter.
Not sure porcelain is the one? We also fit quartz, granite, quartzite, marble, soapstone, solid surface, butcher block and concrete, and we can quote more than one.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- The name of the porcelain, its color and finish, and the thickness of the slab.
- Which slab is yours, so the one you picked is the one that gets cut.
- A drawing of the layout, with every seam and cutout marked.
- Which edge you are getting.
- Where the slab will be cut and shaped.
- Whether taking out and hauling away the old countertops is in the price.
- Who disconnects and reconnects the sink, faucet and cooktop.
Questions about porcelain countertops in Hampton
Is porcelain the same as ceramic tile?
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office lists porcelain, pottery, china and tile among the many terms used for somewhat similar ceramic materials. We fit porcelain as large slabs, not as small tiles, so a top we fit has far fewer joints.
Do I need a permit for new porcelain countertops in Hampton?
The City of Hampton says you don't need a permit to replace a plumbing fixture in the same location, other than a gas water heater. Water lines, electrical wiring, gas lines and sheetrock (drywall) are on its list of work that does need one. If your new porcelain top means moving the sink or adding an outlet, we'll check with the city's permit office with you before we start.
How do I clean porcelain countertops?
FoodSafety.gov says to wash countertops with hot, soapy water, especially after they've held raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs. On the porcelain tops we fit, we'll tell you which cleaners suit the finish you chose.
Can you fit porcelain on a bathroom vanity?
Yes, we fit porcelain on bathroom vanity tops as well as kitchen counters, and we'll go through slabs with you for either room.
Can you put porcelain on just the island?
Yes, we can fit a porcelain top on the island alone and another material on the rest of your counters, and quote the two together.
Can you replace my old laminate with porcelain?
Yes, we can take out old laminate or tile tops and fit porcelain in their place as part of a countertop replacement job.
Can you put in a backsplash at the same time?
Yes, we can. Once the porcelain is set, we do backsplash installation, facing the strip of wall just above the counter with tile or stone that goes with it.
Can you fix a chip in a porcelain countertop?
Send us a photo, or we can come out and look. We'll tell you whether a countertop repair will hold or the piece should be replaced.
Get a quote for porcelain countertops
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and the rooms you want done. We'll measure, go through porcelain slabs and edges with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other countertops we fit, go to the Hampton Countertop Pros home page.
Ready to talk about your countertop job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.