Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you are renovating your kitchen, one decision you need to make is what countertops you’d like to have in your space.
The best countertops for a kitchen depend on what the owner prefers for appearance and needs for price and availability.
Here is your guide to picking the best countertops for your renovation.
Why You Should Replace Your Countertops
When you remodel your kitchen, you might consider trying to preserve the countertops you currently have, but it’s often best to replace them with new ones.
Many types of countertops are difficult to replace once you remove them. Even if you can put them back, a countertop with cracks, scratches or stains can bring down the value of your new kitchen.
The good news is that there are natural and artificial countertop options out there that can revamp your space for the better.
Types of Countertops
When you think of a new countertop, what features are you imagining? Do you want something low-cost but durable? How about something timeless that raises your home value?
Three things can determine whether a material is the right choice for your countertops: appearance, durability and price.
- Appearance – Stone countertops have a natural pattern, while resin starts with a clean slate. Wood countertops have some variations and give a classic feel.
- Durability – Some countertops handle the heat and impact better than others.
- Price – You’ll want to budget for the countertops you’d like when planning your renovation. There are large price gaps between different countertop materials and their prices.
There are several kitchen countertop options, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.
Marble
Appearance
Marble can add beauty unlike any other to your home. This metamorphic rock has veins of color, with each pattern unique to each countertop.
You can get marble in a variety of colors and patterns to add elegance to your kitchen.
Durability
With regular upkeep, maintenance and sealing, marble countertops will last a long time in your home.
Your biggest enemy to keeping marble countertops is acid. If you allow an acidic liquid to sit on your marble, it can weaken and permanently stain your countertop.
There are some methods for removing at least part of an acid stain, but you likely don’t want to take that risk.
Affordability
Marble countertops can get expensive, cost anywhere from $40 to $100 per square foot, depending on the stone’s quality.
Quartz
Appearance
Quartz countertops come in several different options, making them one of the most versatile countertop options.
If you want bright colors like blue, red, or purple, you might prefer quartz.
Durability
Quartz countertops are some of the most durable on the market. They are easy to clean and are not easily damaged by hits or spills.
Quartz countertops are naturally nonporous, making them easy to keep clean. They can handle temperatures up to 400 degrees, but can receive heat damage. To avoid damage, let items from your stove or oven begin cooling before placing them on your countertop.
Affordability
Quartz countertops can range from $75-$200 per square foot, making it one of the most expensive choices.
Granite
Appearance
Like marble, you won’t find two granite countertops alike. Granite comes from a unique pattern of small stones consumed by magma, before solidifying into it’s final form.
Durability
Granite can handle up to 1,200 degrees before damaging, making it one of the most heat-resistant countertop options.
These countertops are vulnerable to hard blows, which can cause chips and cracks in the stone.
Affordability
Due to modern technological advancements, granite production is more cost-efficient than other counter materials.
Mid-quality quartz countertops cost around $65-$75 per square foot, making a large countertop a little pricey.
Resin
Appearance
The design options are nearly endless when choosing resin countertops.
Resin countertops come from cured epoxy, acrylic or polyester. They are the most customizable option, with many resin countertops cut to order and customized for your kitchen. The material receives color from the manufacture from a light tint to rich pigment or pattern.
Durability
Even before they gained popularity in kitchens, resin countertops are the choice of many scientific laboratories thanks to their resistance to impact, heat and stains.
Ensure that you can trust your countertop producer before making an order, as resin only works as well as the manufacturer allows.
Affordability
The cost of resin countertops can start at just a few dollars per square foot, making it one of the most affordable countertop options out there.
Wood (Butcher Block)
Appearance
Wood or butcher block countertops come in different grains that you can consider when looking to renovate your countertops.
These countertops have an edge grain, end grain, face grain or blended grain appearance. The grain of your wood countertops also affects the price.
Durability
These countertops are some of the most high maintenance out there. Butcher block needs to be resealed on a monthly basis. With the proper sealing, they resist stains, cracks and scratches.
Butcher block will need resurfacing after significant wear or tear. You can do this by sanding and resealing the countertop.
Affordability
Wood countertops range in price but go on average from $60 to $100 per square foot,
Choosing the Right Kitchen Countertops
There are many things to consider when choosing your new kitchen countertops. By taking your budget, needs and desires into consideration, you can select the best material and design for your home.
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