Shopper's Guide: Countertops

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

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Pros: Durable; heat resistant; many colors, patterns, and materials; stone tiles provide a less expensive alternative to costly stone slabs.

Cons: Grout (except epoxy) needs sealing (as do some tiles) and can stain or crack; some tile can chip or crack (ceramic) or get etched by acids (marble); not good for rolling dough.

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