Depending on the type of material you choose, your kitchen countertops can be one of the more expensive items to replace in your kitchen. Since this is a long term investment that you won't make again and again, choose a sturdy material that will give you many years of use with no worries. A brand new kitchen deserves a brand new countertop. Don't let your old kitchen countertop surfaces ruin the look of the rest of your kitchen. With so many materials to choose from and every color in the rainbow to pick, you can easily find a countertop that's just perfect!
Granite is the first choice of home owners when it comes to kitchen countertops and its not hard to se why. As its use has become widespread it has become more affordable and has a reputation for durability and strength. Get your granite countertop sealed to prevent stains. Marble is an elegant choice for kitchen countertop but might be a little expensive. If you can't afford to have marble all around your countertop, consider a marble island kitchen countertop instead. Engineered stone or quartz countertops come in a greater variety of colors than granite and are resistant to nicks and stains. Ceramic tiled kitchen countertops are inexpensive, and are easy to clean. They could however be uneven giving them a less than elegant look and there is always the problem of grout to consider. Wood countertops are expensive but extremely good looking. Chips and scratches are always a problem, and a wood kitchen countertop is not suitable for heavy use.
Remember to take your lifestyle into consideration before you make a decision. Wood and marble are high quality but also high maintenance materials that can take a lot of time and effort to maintain. These are not the right choice if you have large family and cook often. With such a wide range of materials and colors available you're sure to find the kitchen countertop that's right for your home.
remodel kitchen. new stove cabinets counter icebox W/D sink etc.etc. MOVE Breaker box. Now the breaker box is under the sink. Need to move to another location and bring it up to code. want to move stove to another location and add electrical outlets. Also install an island with cabinet space.
Roy T
We want to remodel our kitchen! We have an L-shape counter we wish to straighten out and a look through we want to remove, in additon to getting rid of the 80's small over and installing a gasstop range. Would like to use existing cabinets and re-face. Floor is good. Lighting needed badly. As eco friendly as possible. alternatives to granite countertops.
Jackie T