Creative designer and consumers enjoy today’s wide range of countertop materials. It’s easy to pick the material based on looks or price alone. That said, we really have take in consideration how the countertop material will be used before we make final choice. In this article we will cover most popular choices of countertop materials. We will focus on most popular materials that we supply with our kitchen remodeling projects.
Granite: granite is a natural stone. Granite is popular choice for it classic beauty and durability. They are extremely scratch resistant their luster will last longer than most other materials. you can use them for the kitchen and the bathrooms. Granite has been in existence for thousand of years but used only in the few past decades.
- Pros: beautiful, scratch resistant and durable
- Cons: price, maintenance
Marble: Marble is another elegant natural stone that will have unique stylish appearance. It is not as uniform as granit and its haphazard accents emphasize the natural beauty of the stone.
- Pros: unique beauty, heat proof
- Cons: expense, maintenance, softer than other stones
Corian: If you are looking for sleek and elegant finish, corian is the way to go. Corian top offer unique balance of beauty and performance.
- Pros: durable, maintenance
- Cons: scratches easily, sensitive to heat
Cambria Quartz: Cambria quartz has several advantages over granite countertops. They have been proven to be to be twice as strong as granite. Cambria quartz is stain resistant and no sealing or polishing is needed.
Pros: heat proof, easy maintenance, scratch proof
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