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 Portland, OR area kitchen a brand new look.
The first choice of home owners when it comes to kitchen countertops is granite. Its more affordable than ever, is sturdy and resistant to satins and spills and can resist scratches and nicks with ease. The variety of colors may disappoint however. If you're'; looking for unusual colors consider quartz or engineered stone instead. Ceramic tiles are affordable if you want to stay within budget but cleaning between the tiles and the presence of grout can be a nightmare. Marble is one of the finest materials money can buy, but might prove pricy and beyond your budget. An island counter top made of marble is a better alternative. Wood provides a high quality rich finish but can't resist nicks and scratches very well. It's also priced on the higher end, depending on the kind of wood you choose. Laminated kitchen countertops are affordable and can be cleaned easily.
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
Hello, I have a flat built around 100 years ago that needs an updated kitchen. Would require new flooring, cabinets, counters, and minor structural updates (potentially closing one door, opening another to a washroom area), but this would depend on suggested design. There is also a pantry area that could be updated, as well as a closet connected to the kitchen that houses a water heater. Need ideas on potential suggested designs and cost estimates. Not looking to use super high end, but medium to good quality materials. Thanks
Erik L