Taking Your Kitchen Remodel to Another Level

When you walk into someone’s kitchen, whether as a guest or when looking for a new home, the first thing you usually take notice of is the countertop. The right countertop is not just something practical that suits your style, it looks great too and adds dimension and depth to the room. A great countertop from a top place like Aphrodite Stone can ensure the kitchen has the impact you want as it ties everything together. No matter how great the flooring is, or how high quality the cabinets are, if the countertop is not well-made and installed then things do not work. Here is a look at three popular materials for kitchen countertops to help you choose the right one for your style and budget, Laminate, Quartz and Granite.

 

Laminate - affordable and versatile

There was a time when laminate while more affordable was also not the most attractive. But today there are a lot of options, it remains one of the cheapest materials but you can even get laminate looking like granite, marble, hardwood or such. You can also enjoy laminate countertops for longer as they now have better life spans. Whatever design the kitchen you can find attractive and affordable laminate countertops to suit. It is also easy to clean and care for.

 

Quartz - Engineered to be attractive and durable

Another man-made option is Quartz. It uses quartz in the process of being engineered but is manufactured, not a natural stone. It is resistant to heat, scratching and staining, it lasts a long time and comes in different appearances. You can even get a look that mimics that of something like granite if you prefer the natural look. These countertops in Tinton Falls and elsewhere are safe and hygienic, do not need regular re-sealing like granite, and are high-quality. It is around the same price range as granite, so more expensive than laminate, but it has a longer lifespan and better durability.

 

Granite - Beautiful natural stone

Granite countertops in Tinton Falls from somewhere like Aphrodite Stone is a popular option. It is a natural stone, highly attractive and comes in various colors and veining. It is a good idea when exploring granite countertops to look at them in sunlight and in lighting that mimics your own so you can understand what you will be seeing each day. Granite has a lot of great attributes that make it popular apart from its appearance. It is durable, often a good quality granite countertop has a lifetime guarantee. It is resistant to scratching. But it is porous and that means it can stain, so that is why it should be sealed. That sealing wears away with use so it will need to be redone now and then over the years.

 

Summary

Whatever material you decide for your kitchen countertops will need to fit into your budget and meet your needs. Just think about the design of the kitchen and how often the countertops will be used and you can choose something just right.