submitted by: Jennifer
08/14/09
While yesterday’s blog post covered those luscious metals, you may be thinking, “There’s no way I’m polishing every week. Find me something else.” Well, welcome to Something Else. You have probably heard of, maybe even owned, some of these countertop materials before, but today I’ll be breaking down the basics so you can skip the options that aren’t for you.
Granite: Easy to clean. Hides crumbs because of its various colors and patterns in each slab. Long-lasting.
Engineered Stone: Even easier to care for than granite and more durable.
Solid surfaces: Stain-resistant, easy to clean, seamless. Scratches can be buffed out. Do not let hot pans rest on bare countertops.
Butcher Block/wood: Easy to clean. Scratches may be sanded out.
Quartz: Possesses all the best qualities of laminate and stone.
All of the above, with the exception of the butcher block, comes in a wide variety of colors and price points.
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While yesterday’s blog post covered those luscious metals, you may be thinking, “There’s no way I’m polishing every week. Find me something else.” Well, welcome to Something Else. You have probably heard of, maybe even owned, some of these countertop materials before, but today I’ll be breaking down the basics so you can skip the options that aren’t for you.
Granite: Easy to clean. Hides crumbs because of its various colors and patterns in each slab. Long-lasting.
Engineered Stone: Even easier to care for than granite and more durable.
Solid surfaces: Stain-resistant, easy to clean, seamless. Scratches can be buffed out. Do not let hot pans rest on bare countertops.
Butcher Block/wood: Easy to clean. Scratches may be sanded out.
Quartz: Possesses all the best qualities of laminate and stone.
All of the above, with the exception of the butcher block, comes in a wide variety of colors and price points.
