Laminate Countertops Well known by trade names such as Formica®, these countertops have stood the test of time. New innovations make for a broad range of colors and patterns and more recently, the addition of textures.
Solid Surface Countertops Solid surface is basically a plastic but that’s where the blandness ends. Many styles and colors are available and the seamless characteristics work well for expansive countertops and integral sinks.
Natural Stone Countertops Granite, slate, soapstone, quartz, marble, gemstone… . Natural stone has an inherent beauty but there is some maintenance involved in keeping them ‘healthy’.
Engineered Stone Countertops Predominantly a quartz material that’s been crushed and combined with resins to form a hard surface like stone, but without the maintenance requirements like periodic sealing. Some of the colors and patterns do a pretty good job of mimicking natural stone.
Wood Countertops Wood countertops no longer mean just butcher block. Large full-expanse wood kitchen countertops are available and offer a beautiful warm look. There is some maintenance involved to keep them looking good however.
Concrete Countertops Concrete offers endless design options since they’re fabricated to your specifications, either right in your home or in a design studio and then shipped to your kitchen. Concrete offers a smooth surface in just about any color along with a stoutness that embodies solidity.
Composite and Recycled Materials Countertops Composite and recycled materials deliver some interesting alternatives for kitchen countertops. Some are made from recycled paper and combined with resins to form a surface that’s hard yet warmer than stone. The eco-friendly nature of these choices may also give you the satisfaction of having helped the environment.
Lavastone Countertops Lavastone is volcanic lava that’s hardened into a stone-like consistency. Most Lavastone countertop material is covered with a hard enamel that makes the surface similar to tile, except you don’t have to deal with grout lines like you do with a tile countertop. It can be expensive but you have a virtually unlimited supply of colors.
