A kitchen remodel has many intricate parts: appliances, the back splash, cabinet pulls. There are many design elements to consider if you’re trying to spruce up your kitchen.
Perhaps one of the major focal points of a kitchen is the countertop, of which there are a variety to choose. There are pros and cons to each, and luckily house logic has helped to compile a list for each.
- Quartz: Stain resistant, bacteria resistant, and resistant to most kitchen-type wear and tear, but you will pay for it.
- Granite: It’s tough and one of the most desired countertop-types on the market currently, but you must seal it regularly.
- Crushed Glass: Eco friendly, with no issue standing up to all kitchen activities. Because the crushed glass is set in acrylic, acidic food juices can eat away at it; it’s also a bit pricey.
- Laminate: It can be anything you want it to be in the way of it’s looks, but it scratches, scores, and generally doesn’t hold up as well as the others countertop-types mentioned here.
- Tile: Tile is durable and easy to clean or repair, and resists the hazards of cooking, except against pots and skillets. Also, the grout between tiles makes a great breeding ground for germs, so it must be cleaned regularly and sealed also.
For more on the pros and cons, and different surfaces, check out houselogic’s blog.
One type that was missing from the list: concrete countertops. We brought you a how-to a few weeks ago on concrete countertops from diyfunideas..com
Source: https://www.houselogic.com/by-room/kitchen/kitchen-countertops/?site_ref=mosaic