Problems With Porcelain

Chipping

• Porcelain is a very strong material, but it is prone to chipping. Chipping will occur when you drop a heavy object on your porcelain sink, counter or tiles. Prevent chips by not storing heavy objects above a porcelain surface. Be careful when doing repair work around porcelain, as dropping a hammer or screwdriver will chip or crack the porcelain surface.

Difficult to Repair

• The porcelain manufacturing process requires sensitive equipment that heats porcelain enamel to 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of this, you cannot repair chips or cracks in the porcelain effectively. You can fix the chips and cracks with repair kits, but repairs are not as durable as the original surface of the porcelain.

Price

• Porcelain sinks can be more expensive than stainless steel or even fiberglass sinks. The sinks can also be more expensive to install. Of course, there are variations in price, and low-quality porcelain sinks may be cheaper than a high-quality stainless steel sink.

Scratches

• Porcelain is tough and durable if you don't use abrasive cleaning products on it. This means you shouldn't use steel wool or even plastic scrubbing pads to clean stains from the porcelain. Use a soft-bristled brush instead. Additionally, avoid placing knives or other sharp objects on a porcelain surface to avoid scratches.

Sizing

• Porcelain tiles can be tricky to install because the manufacturing process cannot create tiles that are completely uniform. This means that an installer might need to troubleshoot several issues while placing porcelain tiles to make sure the finished product looks even and professional.