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 |
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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 | |
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