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Kitchen Countertops

Remodeling the kitchen is an exciting experience for any homeowner! By updating the most visited room in your household, you will be changing the vibe of your household in a positive way and keeping your home looking great and up to date.

Replacing your kitchen countertops is a big piece of the kitchen remodeling puzzle. A new countertop will completely transform your kitchen. Of course, the direction you decide to take is dependant upon your budget and the theme you are going for. There are dozens of counter top options from solid pieces of granite, to tiles and prefabricated countertops too. For those on a tight budget, you might want to consider plastic laminate countertops. They can be installed very quickly and the homeowners are capable of doing this themselves.

A Countertop Overview

Butcher Block & Wood - This type of countertop always looks great and will add quite a bit of character to your kitchen. At the same time, these countertops are more easily damaged than say a granite or ceramic tile top. They can scratch or cut quickly if used as the cutting surface. Hot pans, dishes & pots can easily leave permanent burn marks too. If you choose this type of top, you definitely have a vast selection of beautiful wood to choose from.

Granite - Although this type of countertop is generally the most expensive, it is definitely worth the investment. Granite tops are extremely durable surfaces. They don't scratch or burn and their distinctive colors and patterns will not fade over time. Since granite sources are found all around the world, slabs from different regions have unique features.

Stainless Steel - If you are going for a contemporary look in your kitchen, you may want to have a look at a stainless steel countertop. Traditionally this type of countertop has been associated with professional kitchens, but over the last few years has become quite the rage in the kitchen design world. This is an amazing surface as it is stainproof, bleach proof, heat proof and extremely durable.