What are the Different Options for Kitchen Countertops?
Choosing the perfect kitchen counter top can be confusing with so many options. Check out the pros & cons of the top kitchen countertop materials to help you select the right one for your lifestyle.
In the past, the choices were easier – Marble or Granite. But the industry has made available so many other options that it is confusing to make the correct decision for your budget & lifestyle.
Let’s start with Marble
The all white kitchen has been a favorite for many years. Classic and enduring.
Pros: Easy to clean and maintain. Beautiful graining. A natural stone.
Cons: Needs to be sealed regularly. Acid – red white, orange juice, or any acidic product, if left on the stone can stain.
Besides the classic white, marble comes in multitude of colors as well.
Granite
Pros: Resistant to heat, acid and stains.
Cons: Some colors can look dated. Should be sealed.
Quartz
Quartz has become the darling of the industry and consumers.
Pros: Low maintenance, nonporous so it doesn’t need to be sealed, stain-resistant, acid-resistant. Available in many colors. Mirrors the look of marble.
Cons: Made of 90% ground quartz, minerals + 10% mix of resins, polymers, and pigments. So this engineered stone vs. natural stone, is not always heat-resistant and may crack under direct, high heat.
Limestone
Pros: Has a honed look and feel.
Cons: May stain if not properly sealed, may scratch as it is softer than granite.
Soapstone
Pros: A natural stone, heat-resistant.
Cons: Some colors can look dated.
Let's Talk About It
At Susan Marocco Interiors we can help you filter thru all of the stone choices and the mired of other options as well. Please give us a call so we can assist you with your kitchen renovation and select the perfect countertop for your taste and lifestyle. 914.234.7066.
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