Durable Choices For Kitchen Countertops

 There is more to choosing a kitchen countertop than just pointing at the marble countertops wall NJ you find the most visually appealing. There are a lot of things you should want from the material you choose. Heat resistance in the kitchen makes sense, as does stain resistance, scratch resistance, water resistance and durability. While it might be challenging to go through it, it is something you should address, as rushing into a decision could leave you with something that does not work well for you that you might have to live with, or replace, which would then cost more money. If you are especially focused on its durability here is a look at options that meet that need.

Natural stone such as Granite or Marble

One of the most expensive types of countertops are those made from natural stone like marble countertops Bayville or granite. However they are extremely popular, they boost the sale price of a home, and they are great for durability as well as being extremely attractive. With good care, they will last almost a lifetime! Granite is especially popular, it is attractive, comes in a range of looks and you can choose to have a matt finish or a shiny one. It is important to have it sealed and sealing does need re-doing periodically. When it is newly sealed it is resistant to everything and easy to look after.

Engineered stone aka Quartz

Quarts is technically engineered stone, while it is made up of more than 90% quartz particles, other things are added too and it goes through a process. You can get a range of colors and unlike granite, it is not porous and does not need a coating replaced annually to keep it resistant to things like heat, scratches and such. Some are more drawn to the natural randomness of the patterns you have in granite but Quartz is a lot easier to look after over the years so it has its own advantages.

Solid surface acrylic-based manufactured countertops

These are also manufactured counters like Quartz but they do not have the look of natural stone that you get with granite, marble countertops Manahawkin or even quartz. They come in a lot of different finishes, colors and patterns and are very durable though and are also resistant to moisture, direct sun and do not let bacteria and mold grow. Care should be taken when placing hot from the stove pans on them though as it can damage the surface.

Concrete

Concrete countertops are popular for people wanting that industrial look in their kitchens and it is a very contemporary material to choose. What is great about concrete is that it is very durable while also being very versatile. You can get all kinds of colors, prints, patterns and looks and it is scratch and heat resistant. However, like marble countertops Point Pleasant Beach it is porous and it is important to ensure it is treated to reduce that. If not done well there is also a risk of cracking.