Countertops Galore

Countertops Galore

Granite G ranite can be affordable in contrast to recycled glass or quartz, but some styles fall in the same price range. It holds up to heat very well. It comes in many beautiful colors and is literally natural stone from the earth. It looks both permanent and substantial. As with most types of countertops, the unique patterns can get pricey. You have to do a periodic sealing. Granite can absorb stains and crack because it isnt manufactured to last; its picked from the ground. It is a top choice because it does last a good amount of time even with its downsides. It is considered more durable than laminate because it is stone. There arent a wide range of color options because granite isnt composed; it is used the way that it is found. Prices usually range between $55-$85 per square foot, including installation. Quartz Quartz is engineered stone. It is composed of pieces of quartz and other resins. Quartz is offered in more colors than granite because it is man-made. Quartz has a nonporous surface that is resistant to scratches. Quartz is fairly easy to maintain and does not require periodic sealing. Quartz is resistant to stain and acid. Quartz can be costly but for the most part it ranges around $65-$85 per square foot, which includes installation. Recycled Glass falls under Quartz countertops as well. They have all of the same ups and downs but recycled glass can get much more prices for the unique pieces. Some recycled glass pieces can cost more than $100 per square foot. A solid Surface (Acrylic Surface, such as Corian) Solid Surface is created by blending acrylic polymers and stone-derived materials. Scratches can be sanded out easily. Countertops are custom made to your preferences and are offered in many colors! It is seamless, stain resistant, and comes with a warranty. Solid surface countertops are vulnerable to heat and can get fairly pricey. Usual prices range anywhere between $40-$80 per square foot, which includes installation. Laminate Laminate has suffered a degraded name throughout the years as the cheapest and most easily ruined countertops. Recently, companies have worked to get their product a better name. There are new ways to install laminate that limit water absorption and allow the product to last longer. Laminate is created through plastic-coated synthetics and it is very easy to clean. Laminate is offered in nearly infinite amounts of colors. It is easy to maintain, fairly durable, and inexpensive. If you get a scratch it will not be easy to repair and seams often show. Prices range anywhere from $40-$50 per square foot, including installation. Cultured Marble Cultured marble is usually used in bathrooms. People often clean their kitchen countertops more often, and because cultured marble isnt very susceptible to chemicals, people frequently only choose it for bathrooms. Cultured Marble is one of the least expensive options on the market. Cultured marble is easy to clean because it doesnt have grounds and is usually seamless. Cultured marble is known for being durable. The corners do not chip easily. The average price is around $4 per linear inch.