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Every beautiful kitchen needs a beautiful countertop. But when you decide to buy one and walk into the showrooms, it’s easy to be taken aback by the sheer number of kitchen countertop varieties that are usually kept for sale. This article will help you in many ways to make the decision to buy the right type of kitchen countertop.
There are a variety of materials in which the countertop is made. But some key things to consider are affordability, durability, ease of maintenance, functionality, and aesthetics. The final countertop you choose depends on the type of features you would like to see in the kitchen.
If cost is your top priority and you also want to have a countertop that is durable and easy to maintain; both in use and cleaning, and if you want to make it smooth, laminate kitchen countertops are the right choice. There are many types of laminate kitchen countertops available and most of them are very expensive and considerably durable. Formica is a prominent brand in this category. There is also a downside to the laminate kitchen countertop. It is the fact that although it is cost effective it wears down and may often need repair and scratches are quite common.
If you are very concerned about your kitchen countertop getting wet and want a strong waterproof kitchen countertop that can withstand both water and heat and cost-effective; then solid surfaces are the right choice. These surfaces are also stain resistant and there are several companies that manufacture these products. Some mentionable names are Artis, Maia, and Minerella.
If it’s not just ease of use but also looks that concern you, then you should also look at quartz countertops. These are countertops cut from large quartz blocks. Their polished surfaces stand out nicely in the kitchen and give a nice shiny look. These caps are also scratch resistant and non-porous.