I am not going to tell you about all the different countertops out there, and the best reasons for each one. Nope, not gonna convince you which one is superior. BUUUUTTT.... what I am going to tell you about is what we chose and why. The choice for us was actually pretty easy, we chose Quartz.
We chose it for 3 Reasons:
Durability
Low Maintenance
Eco-Friendly
Quartz is one of the most popular kitchen countertop options today. It comes in hundreds of color options, and many patterns and textures to match your design. It is an engineered stone, combining ground quartz particles and resins. The manufacturing process makes it less likely to crack or chip with wear. Since they are less porous than other choices, they are less likely to stain. As one of the most practical countertop materials, you can expect low maintenance and high durability with this material. Also, it doesn’t require a lot of TLC so you don't need to seal it. No regular maintenance is needed, no harsh or expensive cleaning products, all you need is good 'ole soap and water!
The one flaw is that quartz does not have the same temperature resistance as other choices out there. Quartz countertops are made with up to 90% quartz. The rest of the material is pigments and resin. Since the resin can only withstand approximately 150 degrees, placing very hot materials such as a pan directly out of the oven will burn the countertop and cause permanent damage. So don't forget a hot pad or trivet!
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