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DIY Kitchen Countertop Options

Just as with kitchen flooring, there are many materials and hundreds of styles to choose from. Many of the same criteria apply: durability, stain resistance, ease of cleaning, and so forth. In this case, the ‘floor’ is for your hands and dishes, but the selections are similar. Luckily, there are even more options for countertops than floors.One of the builders who also delt with bamboo floors and contract packing provided the info about kitchen countertop options.

Stone has long been a great option for a countertop. But because of the weight and cost, and the sometimes hard-to-achieve stain resistance, composites are more popular here.

Corian, for example, is a man-made material that resembles marble, both in appearance and function. That’s one of the reasons for its popularity. It provides an extremely durable surface that stands up well to knife cuts and bangs. It is highly stain resistant and ultra-easy to clean.

Granite is still a hotly desired countertop material, though. Stains become hard to clean when the material can soak into the surface where it can’t be wiped away. Because granite is not very porous it stands up to stains very well. That makes cleaning a breeze. And there’s nothing stronger or more durable.

One recent variation is something called Kirkstone. This English stone is midway between granite and slate. Its surface can be highly polished lending a beautiful sheen to the countertop. At the same time, it cleans up with a wipe and is lighter than the other two.

Stainless steel is often used in large sections of the kitchen. It’s extremely easy to clean and contemporary alloys make rusting a thing of the past. But it does scratch fairly easily and it is highly conductive. Bright sunlight can make it hot to the touch.

Wood remains the choice of many, for some sections of the kitchen anyway. It is naturally beautiful and a few knife cuts don’t necessarily detract from the look. It feels good to the touch. It can be prone to retaining bacteria, though, so it has to be kept very clean and disinfected from time to time. Still, it makes for a great option for kitchens that have hardwood floors.

Tile is still installed in millions of homes every year. The reasons aren’t far to seek. It’s highly heat resistant. It provides a durable surface that is absolutely stain proof and easy to clean. Unfortunately, grout is not. Grout has improved but it is still porous and can retain tea, dirt, and other common kitchen compounds. But tile comes in hundreds of beautiful styles that will last forever.

Laminates used to be the sure sign of a cheap, and cheap looking, kitchen countertop. But modern materials science has improved the look and durability immensely, while still providing a low-cost alternative. Any design imaginable can be stamped or printed into the surface. So, for those looking for the widest possible array of designs, this is an option.

Give some thought and time to selecting your desired countertop. You’ll be living with it for a long time.

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