Contemporary Stone & Tile Design recently spoke with Brittney Harmond, a representative for Ceramics of Italy, to discuss the latest trends in large-format porcelain slabs. The general definition we are using for large-format porcelain slabs are sizes measuring up to 5 1/4 x 10 1/2 feet and thicknesses ranging from 6 to 20mm (approximately 1/4 to 3/4 inch). Advances in technology have allowed these products to evolve and broaden the number of indoor and outdoor applications where they can be used. Here is what Harmond had to say on the subject: