What’s a good kitchen countertop material?

1. Quartz is a durable low maintenance engineered material, with a great range of colors and patterns. It is sensitive to heat, so don’t put hot pots on it.
2. Solid surfacing (sometimes known as Corian) is non porous, maintenance free, with extensive color and pattern options. Also sensitive to heat; just don’t put any hot pans on a countertop without a protective pad under it.
3. Marble has the veining you would expect in this material, is a ceaselessly popular countertop for it’s elegant look.
4. Natural stone/ granite is heat resistant and durable, but is prone to chipping or cracking.
5. Laminate countertops are a good choice for the budget minded homeowner. Least pricey of all the options, and come in a huge variety of colors and patterns. As with the previous options, don’t put hot pans on it.

When planning a kitchen remodel, it is often a need to replace the countertop; if you are not sure what you want, going with a less expensive material will give you time to think about what material to install in the future. A good contractor can help you decide what is important to you in the updating of the kitchen.

We have remodeled hundreds of Whatcom County kitchens and would be happy to help you turn that space into the kitchen you’ve always wanted. Check out our website for more photos.