You’re shopping around for a countertop to place into your kitchen. If you’re interested in updating your countertops with a material that’s aesthetically appealing and functional, then join the countless other homeowners looking for the very same thing.
There are many different countertop styles and materials to choose from, which can make your shopping experience a delight (or stressful), depending on your outlook.
In this article, we’ll seek to help guide you along the kitchen countertop buying experience, so you can get the look you really want.
Let’s take a quick peek at some of your available options!
Hi-Def Laminate Kitchen Countertops
Laminate gets a bad rap for being cheaply made. Yet, some homeowners still buy it because it’s very affordable. Another option from the typical laminate material is the high-def version.
It’s ranked as a unique countertop because it’s not commonly found in homes today. It’s made with Formica 180fx and comes in an array of patterns. The Formica 180fx variety looks like natural granite.
It’s an upgrade from regular laminate when it comes to uniqueness and style. But it doesn’t give you the durability you may be looking for.
Stainless Steel Kitchen Countertops
You won’t find stainless steel counters in a lot of homes, which is why we rate this as being more unique than high-def laminate counters.
This will appeal to those who are looking for restaurant-quality kitchens for their home. If done right, you can really impress your guests and visitors, and even yourself. It has a non-porous and sterile surface, which makes it easy to maintain.
Just be wary of scratch marks from knives and other utensils. These are very visible and will require buffing out and shining to keep the countertop looking like new.
Concrete Kitchen Countertop
Here’s another industrial material we’re seeing placed inside of kitchens. It is very rare to find concrete countertops inside of today’s homes. But since it’s a material that you pour, you can customize the shape to anything you want.
You can also choose the color, size, and thickness of the slab. The downside is that it can easily crack and scorch. The price tag is also worrisome for those looking for a more affordable option.
Modular Granite Kitchen Countertop
Here’s a unique way to cut granite slabs for your kitchen countertops. It’s smaller than your usual granite countertop slabs, but larger than granite tiles, which has a lot of seams. Modular granite counters have fewer seams than the tile granite.
On average, the tiles are 12 inches by 12 inches or 6 inches by 6 inches. It offers a great way to get natural stone into your home without looking like the slabs most homeowners have.
It’s also good to point out that granite is a natural stone, so the colors and patterns are unique per slab. You won’t find anyone else with the exact same patterns as your countertops.
Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Countertop
If you’re looking for a kitchen that has warmth, then wood materials may appeal to you. It’s rare to find homeowners that install wood counters into their kitchens because of the maintenance that’s required.
Then there are others who want a product that’s eco-friendly. The good news here is that you can use reclaimed wood, which is recycled or salvaged. This consists of a mix of different types of wood, such as oak, ash, and maple.
Again, make note of the high maintenance involved with caring for these counters. For instance, you’ll have to sand out scratches, polish, and seal it to keep it like new and free of damage caused by water.
Solid Glass Kitchen Countertop
Now, this style of countertop may sound a bit dangerous, especially if you have a young family. But it’s something worth considering if you want something that’s chic, modern, and unique. How many homes have you been in that contain glass countertops?
Likely, you’ve never seen it. However, this doesn’t mean it’s not being done. Some folks spruce it up with beautiful embedded LEDs with all sorts of colors. You can find Think Glass counters with 1.5-inch thickness, also choose something thicker if this is too thin for your liking.
You can expect to pay a pretty penny for glass countertops, which sits at around $200 to $400 per sq. ft.
Quartz Kitchen Countertops
Quartz stone is still gaining traction and is quickly outdoing granite and marble countertops. However, it’s still not on that level of integration into homeowners’ kitchens.
This product is crafted by man using a mix of crush quartz, other stones, glass, and other materials that are bound together using resin and polymers.
What makes this a better choice than natural stones are that it doesn’t require regular sealing. The resin acts like a sealant, which gives the countertop its durability.
These are just some of the unique countertop options available to you. If you’re interested in buying and installing a new countertop into your home, then continue reading.
Installing Quartz & Granite Kitchen Countertops
A lot of homeowners lean towards quartz and granite stone countertops because they’re aesthetically appealing and last a very long time. The durability is exquisite, making the price tag worth the purchase.
At Keystone Marble and Granite, we have a team of licensed, bonded, and insured contractors that can assist with the fabrication and installation of your quartz or granite counters. We also have marble slabs on hand. All of our products are available to see in person at our local showroom.
If you’d like to have natural or engineered stone installed into your kitchen, then give us a call today!