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Kitchen Counter-tops

Counter-tops are one design element that will highlight and define your space. From stainless steel to granite, laminates to ceramics, kitchen counter-tops come in as many materials, finishes, and colors as you can imagine. Deciding which is right for you is easier if you first weigh three factors: clean-up, maintenance, and durability.

Scratches, burns and stains can be sanded out of solid surface counters, for example, while ceramic tile needs re-grouting every few years. Granite, on the other hand, can withstand both hot and cold without cracking. Every counter-top material has its aesthetic and practical benefits.

Granite counter-top

Granite

Granite is the counter-top material of choice for most homeowners. Granite provides a touch of elegance in a kitchen and is extremely durable. It holds up well to heat and it is almost maintenance-free. Granite has the 2nd highest hardness rating after diamonds and (when the time comes) adds a high value to home buyers.

Quartz countertenor

Quartz

Quartz counters are made with almost 100 percent quartz and provide a counter-top that’s durable and almost twice as strong as granite. There is a wider range of colors to choose from than granite. With today’s busy lifestyles, quartz is becoming a popular choice for many homeowners because it is resistant to stains like coffee, wine, vinegar, lemon juice and other common stain-producing products.

Ceramic counter-top

Ceramic

Ceramic tile counter-tops are ideal for people with a unique sense of style, who want their kitchen to be an original artistic expression that matches their personality. Because there are literally thousands of different ceramic tile designs on the market, the opportunity to express one’s self is greater than with any other kitchen counter-top surface.

Wood counter-top

Wood

Wood counter-tops offer a beautiful warm look and are available in a wide range of colors and finishes. They are made from hardwoods like maple, red oak and teak and are easy to clean and maintain. Wood counter tops get scratched, burned and stained easily but they can be sanded and resealed when required.