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Choosing Countertops
The options available for choosing countertops has grown significantly. More and more materials are being used in countertops. As with anything, if you want quality and beauty, you'll have to pay for it.

Keep in mind that the price estimates on the chart below are only that - vague estimates. There are too many variables that impact the final price of countertops: edging, backsplash, shape (corners, angles, curves), seams, holes, sink type.

If you want to know what your countertop will cost, take all of your info to a dealer and get a solid quote. With all of the variables, it's the only way to plan your budget.

Here is a list of countertop materials, along with their pros and cons. Click on any material for more information.

Materials
Pros
Cons
$ Estimate
Butcher Block
Unique look
Any edge shape
Cut directly on
Sand out scratches
Requires maintenance
Mild heat resistance
Not near water source
Can stain
$50-170 sq/ft
wood choice makes drastic cost difference
Ceramic Tile
Economical
Fairly heat resistant
Create variety of looks
Requires maintenance
Uneven surface
Chips & cracks easily
Grout stains
$12-50 sq/ft
Concrete
Nearly indestructible
Heavy
Unique texture
Unique look
Formed to any shape
Needs strong cabinetry
Stains easily
Requires maintenance
Hard on utensils
Cracking possible
$100-200 sq/ft
Copper
Unique look
Scratches favorable
Antibacterial
Can warp
Can dent
Requires maintenance
$120-180 sq/ft
Granite
Scratch resistant
Durable
Highly heat resistant
Unique natural stone
Variety of colors
Requires maintenance
Stains
Can crack
$75-140 sq/ft
Laminate
Economical
Many color options
Many edge options
Fairly durable
Not heat resistant
Cannot repair damage
Seams noticeable
Short lifespan
$10-70 sq/ft
Lavastone
Unique look
Highly heat resistant
Scratch resistant
Durable
Difficult to find
expensive
$180-300 sq/ft
Marble
Heat proof
Each piece unique
Dramatic veining
Stains
Scratches
Requires maintenance
$75-140 sq/ft
Quartz
Nearly indestructible
Large color variety
Doesn't stain
Doesn't scratch
No maintenance
Highly heat resistant
High gloss
Highly sanitary
Inconspicuous seams
Set on backsplash only

No striking veining like
with marble & granite
$50-130 sq/ft
Soapstone
Unique look
Stain resistant
Highly heat resistant
Sand out scratches
Scratches easily
Darkens
Requires maintenance
$60-120 sq/ft
Solid Surface
Large color variety
Stain resistant
Little maintenance
Highly sanitary
Inconspicuous seams
Easily repaired
Durable
Mid-price point
Heat can damage
Shows scratches
$40-80 sq/ft
Stainless Steel
Unique look
Durable
Heat proof
Inconspicuous seams
Easily cleaned
Highly sanitary
Little Maintenance
Scratches
Dents
High maintenance
Shows fingerprints
Expensive
$100-200 sq/ft




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