Depending on the type of material you choose, your kitchen countertops can be one of the more expensive items to replace in your kitchen. Since this is a long term investment that you won't make again and again, choose a sturdy material that will give you many years of use with no worries. A brand new kitchen deserves a brand new countertop. Don't let your old kitchen countertop surfaces ruin the look of the rest of your kitchen. With so many materials to choose from and every color in the rainbow to pick, you can easily find a countertop that's just perfect!
Granite is the first choice of home owners when it comes to kitchen countertops and its not hard to se why. As its use has become widespread it has become more affordable and has a reputation for durability and strength. Get your granite countertop sealed to prevent stains. Marble is an elegant choice for kitchen countertop but might be a little expensive. If you can't afford to have marble all around your countertop, consider a marble island kitchen countertop instead. Engineered stone or quartz countertops come in a greater variety of colors than granite and are resistant to nicks and stains. Ceramic tiled kitchen countertops are inexpensive, and are easy to clean. They could however be uneven giving them a less than elegant look and there is always the problem of grout to consider. Wood countertops are expensive but extremely good looking. Chips and scratches are always a problem, and a wood kitchen countertop is not suitable for heavy use.
No matter what the size of your budget, there' enough variety in countertop material for you to find a custom kitchen countertop that's good looking and suits your lifestyle. Take your use frequency into consideration before you decide on the kitchen countertop of your choice. High maintenance material is perfect only if you can afford to invest the time and money that's required for their upkeep.
Hi - wondering about a kitchen remodel - very preliminary. House was built in late 70's, about 2500 sq ft - standard kitchen with eating area. would like to have new floor, new cabinets, new counters, new stove. Perhaps minor structural modification - push out one interior wall. Could you give me some idea of a ballpark cost - none of this would be high-end style/materials, but decent quality. thank you
Chris L
Need a kitchen remodeling contractor to help with removing existing cabinets and appliances. Need new cabinets, countertops and appliances installed.
Kim M