Shopper's Guide: Countertops

Think style, durability, and easy maintenance when choosing the countertop that’s best for your kitchen.

Light green countertops have raised steel grids on it that function as a trivet, to keep surface from being burned

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Pros: Nonporous; tough and low maintenance; resilient; scratches and burns can be sanded; seamless; molds to any shape; allows for integral or undermounted sink.

Cons: Extremely hot items may damage surface; can look artificial compared to real stone.

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Shopper's Guide: Countertops

Think style, durability, and easy maintenance when choosing the countertop that’s best for your kitchen.

Solid Surface