Guide to the selection of Porcelain slabs: how to choose thickness and size?

When choosing porcelain slab, many people will struggle with a question: "Is the slab as thin as possible or as thick as possible?" In fact, Porcelain slabs with different thicknesses have different uses, advantages and disadvantages. Today we will talk about this topic and help you avoid those pits.

Selection of Porcelain slab thickness
First of all, the thickness of common Porcelain slabs on the market is 3mm, 6mm, 12mm and 20mm, etc. Porcelain slabs with different thicknesses are suitable for different scenes:
3mm porcelain slab: suitable for wall and ground paving, light and easy to process.

6mm porcelain slab: suitable for table top and door panel, both beautiful and durable.

12mm porcelain slab: it is often used in furniture such as cabinets and wardrobes to increase the bearing capacity.

20mm porcelain slab: suitable for large decorative and load-bearing structures, such as stair treads.

When choosing the thickness of porcelain slab, it should be decided according to the specific use scene. For example, if you plan to use a porcelain slab as a table top, it is recommended to choose a thickness of 6mm to 12mm, which is not easy to break and can keep it light.
Porcelain slab size selection
In addition to the thickness, the size of the porcelain slab is also very important. Different sizes of porcelain slabs have different application scenarios:
Small size porcelain slab: suitable for small space and reduce waste.
Large-size porcelain slab: suitable for large space and better overall effect.
When choosing a size, consider the following points:
Difficulty in handling and paving: It is difficult to handle and pave large-size porcelain slabs, which requires professionals.
Space utilization ratio: Small-size porcelain slabs can make better use of space and reduce gaps.
Decoration budget: the price of large-size Porcelain slab is higher, and the small-size porcelain slab is more economical.
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