The choices can be confusing –there’s so much available in kitchen counters. From natural stone like granite and marble to synthetics such as Formica, Ceramic tiles, Corian - even environmentally damaging products like wood. So what should you choose, and why?
Ideally, most people (naturally) want to coordinate their kitchen counter top to the decor and color theme in their kitchen. In addition to that, they’re probably looking at aesthetic appeal and cost. And would normally like to get a durable surface with suitable edges, that is easy to use and clean, has a smooth surface, is heat resistant, water resistant, chemical resistant, won’t scratch, stain, chip or crack, and last, but not least, is easily repaired . Taking each option available on the market today, we can take a look to see if it meets the criteria vital to the ideal counter top for your kitchen.
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