I was aiding my little girl having her kitchen redesigned just recently. She was having troubles trying to decide on a brand-new counter top product. Walking through the counters area in Residence Depot offered her a couple of concepts, but she was still unsure when the moment concerned select a month later. I made a decision to write out a quick comparison of all the materials as well as prices for her and also when I was done I believed other individuals might find it helpful also, so right here goes.
The majority of people recognize with laminate counter tops. (Formica is one brand.) They're a thin surface of high-pressure laminate applied to a thicker base of plywood or particleboard. Pluses: The standby, readily available in literally hundreds of patterns and colors, laminates are the least costly (alongside ceramic tile) and also durable, requiring much less maintenance than floor tile. Minuses: Easy to blister with hot pots and pans, using layers in their building and construction makes it challenging to repair chips, reveal scratches, particularly lighter colors, so not functional as a reducing surface. Less resilient than natural rock or solid surface; use with under install sinks is not recommended. Cost: $25 to $50 foot
Solid appearing, (brand Corian, Fountainhead, Avonite and Surrell) a more recent counter top product, is resilient and also mimics the look of all-natural stone materials like marble or granite. Ands also: Gives seamless surface areas, very easy to care for. High effect resistance, conveniently repaired, nonporous as well as smooth, so won't trap dirt, gather microorganisms or stain; quickly. Minuses: Might thaw from warm pot; looks non-natural in some color pattern, licensed specialist required for setup and also repair. Cost: $60 to $110 per foot
Natural timbers. Made use of in butcher-block style plan. Maple, oak as well as various other woods, make resilient as well as classy countertops. Pluses: Good surface for cutting foods; scrapes quickly fixed by fining sand; simple match with wood cupboards as well as floorings. Minuses: Needs a coating to maintain look, might blister with warm cooking equipment, allows bacterial development, so requires normal cleansing. Not sensible for whole kitchen counter-- helpful for little sections. Expense: $50 to $75 per foot.
Granite. Popular for their stylish as well as rich appearance, all-natural rock counter tops will last longer than most cooking areas. Ands also: Contributes to value of home, hard sturdy surface area, extremely heat immune. Minuses: extremely expensive, requires treatment considering that it is porous and also need to be sealed periodically, oil will tarnish. Expense: 60 to $200 per foot for granite $60 to $130 per foot for marble (spots conveniently and not suggested for food prep countertop).
Ceramic or Porcelain Floor Tile: This is the countertop product my child was replacing. While the counters remained in quite negative form, reconditioning was an option. Floor tile has a soothing, classic look and is inexpensive. Ands also: Easy to tidy up after a mess. More heat immune than laminates solid surface areas, economical, unless you are thinking about personalized or hand-painted ceramic tiles. Minuses: Can chip and also fracture quickly; needs routine upkeep to maintain germs out of grout. Rubbing cement. Price: $10 to $25 per foot.
So, what countertop material did she pick ultimately? For it's affordable price and reparability, Corian obtained approval for the brand-new kitchen area. We located a shade that was very near to a granite appearance and we likewise liked the ten year service warranty.