Porcelain benchtops

Why choose a porcelain benchtop?

A porcelain benchtop from the MÖCKLARP range is designed for real-life cooking. It’s custom made to your measurements, pairs beautifully with METOD cabinets and gives you a sleek, high end kitchen benchtop that’s practical, safe and easy to live with.

• Non-porous surface that supports everyday hygiene
• Heat resistant benchtops that cope well with high temperatures
• Stain and scratch resistant, with long-lasting colour and pattern
• Easy to wipe clean – ideal for busy Australian kitchens

IKEA has phased out engineered stone benchtops due to silica-related health and worker safety concerns. Porcelain is a safe alternative, free from silica and developed to perform better in real kitchen conditions.

Is porcelain good for kitchen benchtops?

Yes. A porcelain kitchen benchtop combines a premium look with strong performance:

• Porcelain slab benchtops are hard, dense and durable
• The non-porous surface doesn’t absorb spills in the same way as many stones
• Slim, modern edges create a light, contemporary feel

If you’re comparing porcelain vs stone, quartz or Caesarstone-style materials, porcelain offers excellent heat and stain resistance plus low maintenance – ideal if you cook often and want an easy-care, high end kitchen benchtop.

Heat, chipping and lifespan

Can you put a hot pan on a porcelain benchtop?

Porcelain is engineered to handle high temperatures better than many traditional benchtop materials. Still, trivets and boards help protect edges and keep the surface looking new.

Do porcelain benchtops chip easily?

The surface is very hard, but like any material, strong knocks on sharp corners can cause chips. Choosing a professionally installed porcelain slab benchtop and taking basic care reduces this risk. With normal use, a porcelain benchtop is built to last for many years.

Complete the look: splashback, lighting and appliances

To finish your porcelain panel benchtops:

• Match with the RUNSBÄCK custom made splashback panel for a seamless, easy‑clean splashback in a matt white marble effect.
• Use kitchen lighting to highlight the texture and colour of your benchtop and splashback.
• Combine with METOD cabinets and soft-closing drawers for a quieter, more premium feel.
• Add high-spec appliances like the wide BLIXTSNABB induction hob and RIBBENÄS French door fridge/freezer to complete your high-end kitchen.

With MÖCKLARP porcelain benchtops and RUNSBÄCK wall panels, you get a modern, cohesive kitchen that looks premium – and works hard – every single day.