Granite Kitchen Countertops, Are They Right For Your Kitchen Project?
Articles June 22nd, 2009
There are several kitchen countertops to choose from when considering a kitchen remodeling project that is either a DIY or you’ve hired a crew of kitchen contractors to do the job for you.
Kitchen countertops can be tough yet be somewhat high maintenance or give off a gentler look and not need any type of maintenance.
Because of its heat resistance, ceramic tile is best to use near stovetops but they chip easily and the grout between the titles could stain.
Marble is also heat resistant and best for use near stovetops, although it is not as tough as granite kitchen countertops nor is it stain resistant.
Solid surfaces such as those that mimic concrete, Quartz and stone are used for seamless installations and come in many colors and style options, plus these solid surfaces are stain resistant.
Concrete could be used for a high-tech, modern look; however it is easily damaged by rough objects, knives and heat, it also requires periodic sealing.
Although it will give you a stone wall without heavy veining, limestone is a soft material that is easily sliced, scratched or nicked. Even if it has been properly sealed, it will also stain.
Butchers block is great for country look style kitchen as well was cutting procedures, it’s easy to install or repair; however it requires regular cleaning to avoid salmonella build-up on the surface and periodic sealing.
If you have a sleek, professional looking kitchen then stainless steel countertops would be the look you want. They don’t rust, they repel stains and heat and they don’t discolor. These countertops do however show fingerprints and dent easily.
For those budget conscious homeowners, laminate is the countertop for it you. It comes in a wide variety of patterns and colors and resistance all stains and heat damage.
Granite is great for a stone look that can withstand heavy usage; it will resist scratches and heat in addition to stains it properly sealed.
Quartz is also known as engineered stone and best for busy kitchens because the nonporous surface is both heat and stain resistant and need not be sealed like its counterpart, stone.
