When renovating your kitchen or bathroom you have many choices for new countertops. I’ve chosen the 12 most popular options and will share the pros and cons to help you make your decision. Here are the first 6 options.
Laminate
Laminate countertops are often referred to as Formica, but there are other popular brands such as Wilsonart and Nevamar. The most common type of laminate tops are called ‘Post-form counters’ which are a plastic laminated synthetics which is shaped and bonded to a particle board core.
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Tile
Tile countertops offer so much creativity for design and layout, or the selection to keep it simple as the photo above.
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Acrylic
Acrylic countertops (also referred to as solid surface) have been around for about 50 years. They are composed of acrylic and other resins that are pressed into sheets and other shapes. The most popular brands are Corian, Avonite and Swanstone.
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Granite
Granite slabs are slices of natural stone cut from the earth, so each piece is unique. If you are looking to have a statement countertop, granite is an excellent choice. As there are so many different designs, there is a broad range in price for granite slabs.
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Marble
Marble is a timeless and beautiful material and may be what you visualize when you picture a new kitchen or bathroom in your home. But marble is not the easiest surface to live with.
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Quartz
Quartz countertops are comprised of up to 93% natural stone, the remainder being the colouring and resins that are proprietary to each manufacturer. Popular brands include Cambria, Caesarstone, Hanstone (Canadian), and Silestone. Quartz bridges the gap between natural stones and consumer wishes – the look of natural stone without the natural imperfections.
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