This way, homeowners have the opportunity to mix & match different colors in their kitchen without having to worry about what matches with their stainless steel kitchen backsplash. Main Advantages: Stain & corrosion resistant, Highly durable, Handles a high amount of heat, Very sanitary (non-porous) & easy to clean, Flexibility to help fit into unique spaces, Most importantly, its friendly to our environment, and Reflects light to create the illusion of a bigger space. Main Disadvantages: Tendency to make knives dull, Scratches can show, although new multi-directional surfaces can limit the visibility, Food & grease will show very clearly, It can be dented, and Can be quite noisy if not stabilized to a strong backing.