When
you walk into someone’s kitchen, whether as a guest or when looking for a new
home, the first thing you usually take notice of is the countertop. The right
countertop is not just something practical that suits your style, it looks
great too and adds dimension and depth to the room. A great countertop from a
top place like Aphrodite Stone can ensure the kitchen has the impact you want
as it ties everything together. No matter how great the flooring is, or how
high quality the cabinets are, if the countertop is not well-made and installed
then things do not work. Here is a look at three popular materials for kitchen
countertops to help you choose the right one for your style and budget,
Laminate, Quartz and Granite.
Laminate - affordable and versatile
There
was a time when laminate while more affordable was also not the most
attractive. But today there are a lot of options, it remains one of the
cheapest materials but you can even get laminate looking like granite, marble,
hardwood or such. You can also enjoy laminate countertops for longer as they
now have better life spans. Whatever design the kitchen you can find attractive
and affordable laminate countertops to suit. It is also easy to clean and care
for.
Quartz - Engineered to be attractive
and durable
Another
man-made option is Quartz. It uses quartz in the process of being engineered
but is manufactured, not a natural stone. It is resistant to heat, scratching
and staining, it lasts a long time and comes in different appearances. You can
even get a look that mimics that of something like granite if you prefer the
natural look. These countertops in Tinton Falls and elsewhere are safe and
hygienic, do not need regular re-sealing like granite, and are high-quality. It
is around the same price range as granite, so more expensive than laminate, but
it has a longer lifespan and better durability.
Granite - Beautiful natural stone
Granite
countertops in Tinton Falls from somewhere like Aphrodite Stone is a popular option. It is a natural
stone, highly attractive and comes in various colors and veining. It is a good
idea when exploring granite countertops to look at them in sunlight and in
lighting that mimics your own so you can understand what you will be seeing
each day. Granite has a lot of great attributes that make it popular apart from
its appearance. It is durable, often a good quality granite countertop has a
lifetime guarantee. It is resistant to scratching. But it is porous and that
means it can stain, so that is why it should be sealed. That sealing wears away
with use so it will need to be redone now and then over the years.
Summary
Whatever
material you decide for your kitchen countertops will need to fit into your
budget and meet your needs. Just think about the design of the kitchen and how
often the countertops will be used and you can choose something just right.
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