Your kitchen countertop surfaces are the first ones to show the effects of your culinary prowess! Even the toughest granite can get scratches if not sealed properly while tiled kitchen countertops too have their own marks to show. A brand new kitchen countertop will be the finishing touch to your dream kitchen. Colors can be co coordinated to complement the look of your cabinets and the paint on your walls. As a long term investment that will last for much longer than the paints or the wood cabinets, we recommend a sturdy reliable and hard to wear out material that can give your Jacksonville, FL area kitchen a brand new look.
Granite is the first choice of home owners when it comes to kitchen countertops and its not hard to se why. As its use has become widespread it has become more affordable and has a reputation for durability and strength. Get your granite countertop sealed to prevent stains. Marble is an elegant choice for kitchen countertop but might be a little expensive. If you can't afford to have marble all around your countertop, consider a marble island kitchen countertop instead. Engineered stone or quartz countertops come in a greater variety of colors than granite and are resistant to nicks and stains. Ceramic tiled kitchen countertops are inexpensive, and are easy to clean. They could however be uneven giving them a less than elegant look and there is always the problem of grout to consider. Wood countertops are expensive but extremely good looking. Chips and scratches are always a problem, and a wood kitchen countertop is not suitable for heavy use.
Remember to take your lifestyle into consideration before you make a decision. Wood and marble are high quality but also high maintenance materials that can take a lot of time and effort to maintain. These are not the right choice if you have large family and cook often. With such a wide range of materials and colors available you're sure to find the kitchen countertop that's right for your home.
We want to remodel our kitchen! We have an L-shape counter we wish to straighten out and a look through we want to remove, in additon to getting rid of the 80's small over and installing a gasstop range. Would like to use existing cabinets and re-face. Floor is good. Lighting needed badly. As eco friendly as possible. alternatives to granite countertops.
Jackie T
I have a very old and relatively small kitchen. I would like to update all appliances, floor, and backsplash, replace countertops, and paint. I am looking for a more functional kitchen with more modern updates. I know I would rather just refinish/resurface my cabinets if possible. I am also interested in seeing a couple of designs to knock out a wall to open up the space if possible. I am also open to seeing my kitchen reconfigured to help the flow and functionality of things. Thanks for your help.
Catherine F