Kitchen Countertops: What are your Best Options …
There are so many kitchen countertops available for you to consider. The options and styles are vast, and each countertop material has distinct characteristics. When you are remodeling, the kitchen countertops you choose will have a tremendous impact on the overall design of the room. You also want the countertops to be durable, easy to clean, stain resistant, and attractive. To help you make an educated choice about the best countertop material for you, I highlighted some key points you may not have considered about the most popular countertop material choices. We talk about granite, engineered stone/quartz, butcher block, concrete, metal, glass, marble, soapstone, Corian, ceramic tile, slate, paper, and laminate. Granite, marble, and quartz are our most popular kitchen countertops, but there are other really terrific options out there, and you should know the characteristics of each type of countertop. For example, some kitchen countertops are easy to maintain and do not require the annual sealing while some are softer and more likely to stain or scratch. Wood can add warmth and charm, but you should know there are pros and cons of using different finishes such as a sealer versus mineral oil.
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