Families consider the kitchen to be the center of the home. When you love your family and are involved in many culinary activities or entertaining your friends and family, cooking is an advantage for you. Kitchen remodeling will cost more, but it will offer you class amenities and give you a comfortable cooking experience.
Kitchen remodeling includes changing custom cabinets, stone countertops, tile, and wall paint. When it comes to countertops, you have various options such as aluminum countertops, granite countertops, wooden countertops, etc. Among the above granite countertops are expensive but they give a classy look to your kitchen. Granite countertops vary in colors and you can choose a color that suits all your kitchen apparel.
Granite countertops are durable and not easily damaged. It doesn’t absorb heat and you can’t easily scratch it unless you use a forced tool. It has become the most desired countertop option in today’s world. Granite countertops are very ideal for housewives. Chefs prefer wood or butcher block countertops as they do a lot of cutting and their knives are safe on wood countertops.
Butcher block can be easily replaced or simply sanded down to look like new. It required continuous greasing and is easily damaged by water. Stainless steel countertops are also highly preferred by chefs as they are very easy to clean and remove dirt. Apart from Stainless Steel, there are other metal countertops such as Zinc and Copper. Some are drawn to artistic or designer mosaics for their countertops. Tiles come in various sizes and vibrant colors. The only downside to tiles is that they are prone to chipping and cracking easily.
Laminate countertops are widely used as kitchen countertops. They are less expensive and come in various styles and colors. The disadvantage is that if it is damaged it cannot be repaired.
Solid surface is moderately priced. It is nonporous, durable, and has good stain resistance. It is fully colored and minor scratches are less visible. Once again, solid surfaces come in many styles, patterns, and colors. Concrete is another option for kitchen countertops, but it is expensive. It is highly heat resistant and can be molded into any shape. It requires sealing as it is porous in nature.
Recycled glass countertops are used in certain kitchen remodeling processes. They are expensive but they are ecological. It is made of up to 85% recycled glass and 15% concrete. It can compete with granite countertops. The glass part will not attract stains, but the concrete part will and needs proper sealing. Marble is another option for kitchen countertops, but they are more porous and require frequent sealing.