Selecting A Countertop
Countertops come in a wide verity of colors, materials and finishes. Costs also very widely.
- Quartz is a composite countertop that has all the beauty, charm, character, and warmth of natural stone. Quartz has the most scratch-resistant surface you can put in your home, and it is also non-porous, making it resistant to stains, burning, and scorching. Major brands include: Caesar Stone, Silestone and Cambria.
- Granite has natural beauty. It resists stains and heat, but like wood it has variations in color and grain. Minor cracks and fissures are also possible. Granite countertops also need to be sealed twice a year.
- Solid Surface countertops, made of acrylic and/or polycarbonate, are soft, smooth, and come in a wide selection of colors. Both stain-resistant and repairable, Solid Surface countertops offer the beauty of a seamless finish. Major bands include: Corian, HiMax, Meganite.
- Laminates, the most popular and affordable countertop, they offer the widest selection of patterns, colors, and edges. Major brands include: Formica, Wilson Art, Nevamar and Pionite.
We can help you sort through the many choices to find the perfect countertop for your kitchen based on your needs, tastes and budget.
