Researching and selecting the countertop surface that best fits your needs can be a daunting task. To help focus your selection process, ask yourself the following questions:
- Am I going to worry when my kids or guest spills orange juice or red wine on my countertop?
- Does it matter if I set hot pots on my countertop?
- Do I like consistent color or one that is unique with patterns and veins?
- Do I care if my countertop material is natural, plastic or man-made?
- Would I like the option of an integral or undermount sink?
- How much do I have to spend on my countertop?
Countertop Material Comparisons
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Granite |
Quartz
Surfaces
CaesarStone
Cambria
Zodiaq |
Solid Surface
Corian
HiMacs |
Laminate
Formica
Wilsonart |
Ceramic
Tile |
Butcher
Block |
Scratch/Abrasive Resistant |
**** |
**** |
*** |
*** |
**** |
* |
Stain Resistant |
** |
**** |
*** |
*** |
*** |
** |
Heat Resistant |
**** |
**** |
*** |
** |
**** |
* |
Mold & Mildew Resistant |
** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
*** |
* |
Food Safe |
** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
** |
** |
Care Free |
** |
**** |
*** |
*** |
** |
* |
Warranty Years |
1yr/Install |
10yr/Product |
10yr/Product |
1yr/Product |
Varies |
1yr/Product |
Professional Installation Required |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Price |
$$$$$ |
$$$$ |
$$$ |
$ |
$$ |
$$ |
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