DIY and Pro Help With Your Home Projects

Kitchen Countertop Options

Countertop Options

From Natural to Synthetic, there are many options for kitchen countertop.  Granite is the hot item now but look at some of the other great countertops. Here is a quick list of the some of the option with their pros and cons.

Natural Solid Granite ($5-8K for average size kitchen)

Pros

Cons

Beautiful one-of-kind installation with a rich feel

Expensive

Can cut directly on the surface

Each piece is unique so the material must be selected to fit the size of the countertops

Resistant to staining and acids

 

OK to set hot pots on countertop

 

 

Simulated Granite and Marble ($4-7K for average size kitchen)

Pros

Cons

Less expensive than real stone

Homogeneous look just like laminates and lower-end options

Can be made to any shape

 

Can cut directly on the surface

 

Resistant to staining and acids

 

OK to set hot pots on countertop

 

 

Concrete ($5-8K for average size kitchen)

Pros

Cons

Interesting one-of-kind installation with many build-ins possible

Expensive

OK to set hot pots on countertop

Not resistant to staining and acids

Can be done by a homeowner with a lot of time

Can not cut directly on the surface

 

 

 

Soap Stone ($5-12K for average size kitchen)

Pros

Cons

Beautiful one-of-kind installation with a rich feel

Expensive

Can cut directly on the surface

Not resistant to staining and acids

 

Very soft material is easily damaged

 

Tile ($1-2K for average size kitchen)

Pros

Cons

Inexpensive, can be done by homeowner

Grout lines are un-sanitary

Unlimited options for color and patterns

Grout lines collect dirt and stains

Can cut directly on the surface

 

Resistant to staining and acids

 

OK to set hot pots on countertop

 

 

Laminate (less than $1K for average size kitchen)

Pros

Cons

Cheap and durable

The standard in every cheap apartment, this option works great but has no class

Can cut directly on the surface

Hot pots can damage the surface

Resistant to staining and acids

 

 

 


The information on this site is provided for reference only and is provided "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE" with no guarantee of accuracy. Information comes with no warranties, express or implied. Use the information from this site at your own risk. See our disclaimer for more details.