Laminam — Italian ceramic on an architectural scale
Laminam manufactures its slabs in Italy by compacting refined clays, feldspars and mineral pigments, then firing them at over 1200 °C. The result is sintered ceramic: a fully vitrified, non-porous sheet with the character of stone and the resilience of porcelain. Laminam helped invent this category, and its collections are specified by architects across Europe for kitchens, bathrooms, furniture and façades.
The design range is broad. The I Naturali collection interprets classic marbles such as Calacatta and Statuario with veining that runs convincingly across the full slab, while other lines cover concrete, oxidised metal, lime plaster and quiet single colours. Finishes run from silk-matt to polished, and because the pattern is fired into the surface, it does not wear, fade or yellow with sunlight.
For worktops we typically fabricate 12 mm and 20 mm slabs; thinner formats suit wall cladding and furniture faces. The full-size 1620 x 3240 mm sheet covers most Finnish kitchen layouts seamlessly. Browse current slabs on the Laminam category page or see the whole ceramic range for alternatives.
Laminam at a glance
These are the properties our customers ask about most often, summarised for quick comparison.
| Property |
Detail |
What it means in practice |
| Maximum slab size |
1620 x 3240 mm |
Most kitchen worktops are made without visible seams |
| Worktop thickness |
12 mm or 20 mm |
Slim contemporary edge or a more traditional profile |
| Heat resistance |
Fired at over 1200 °C |
Hot pans straight from the hob do not mark the surface |
| Porosity |
Fully vitrified, non-absorbent |
Wine, oil and lemon juice cannot penetrate or stain |
| UV stability |
Colour fired into the ceramic |
Suitable next to large windows and even outdoors |
Care and cleaning
Sintered ceramic is among the easiest surfaces to live with. Wipe daily with warm water and a mild detergent; for stubborn marks, an ordinary non-abrasive ceramic cleaner restores the finish. The slab never needs sealing, and household acids — vinegar, citrus, cleaning agents — do not etch it the way they etch marble.
The material’s one sensitivity is point impact on an unsupported edge: a heavy cast-iron pot dropped squarely on a corner can chip it, just as it would chip stone. Our fabrication accounts for this with properly supported overhangs and reinforced cut-outs, and a cutting board is still kinder to your knives than the glass-hard surface.
Measurement, fabrication and installation
We template each project on site, cut the slabs with waterjet and CNC machinery at our own factory, mitre the edges for that monolithic look, and mount the finished tops. Delivery and installation in Finland — 14 working days from drawing approval. The same team handles the project from first visit to final silicone joint.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cut and place hot pans directly on Laminam?
Hot pans are no problem — the ceramic was fired at far higher temperatures than any kitchen produces. Cutting directly on the slab will not harm the surface either, though it dulls knives quickly, so most owners still keep a board handy.
Is Laminam suitable for bathrooms and showers?
Yes. Because the material absorbs essentially no water, it excels as vanity tops, shower walls and floor-to-ceiling cladding. Large slabs mean very few joints, which is precisely where bathrooms usually collect mould — so there is simply less to maintain.
How does Laminam differ from ordinary porcelain tile?
The raw materials are related, but Laminam slabs are far larger, milled to tighter tolerances and produced with through-slab decoration on premium lines. That makes them suitable for worktops with machined sink openings and mitred edges — applications where standard tiles cannot compete.
Which thickness should I choose for a worktop?
Both perform identically in use. Choose 12 mm for a slim, contemporary edge line, or 20 mm when you want the visual weight of traditional stone. We are happy to show edge samples of each at our showroom before you decide.
