A Quick Overview of Countertop Material Options
Explore our quick overview of counter options, then click on the heading to find out more about each type.
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Should I cut on it?
| Yes | Yes | No | No |
Should I roll dough on it? | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Should I place a hot pot on it?
| Yes | No | No | No |
Is it virtually stain-proof?
| No | Yes | Yes | No |
Main advantage? |
Durable
| Durable | Durable and can form integral sink | Low cost |
Main disadvantage? |
Expensive and requires sealing
| Expensive | Not good for hot pots and pans | Layers make it harder to repair when chipped |
Expect to pay per sq. ft. |
$70-$100
| $45-$125 |
$40-$90
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$10-$45
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Should I cut on it? | Yes | No | No | No |
Should I roll dough on it? | No | No | No | Yes |
Should I place a hot pot on it? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is it virtually stain-proof?
| No | No | Yes, but grout is not | Yes |
Main advantage? |
Good for cutting and chopping
| Textured look, easily shaped, custom colors |
Artistic look
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Clean look and can form integral sink
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Main disadvantage? |
Requires sealing and shouldn't be near sink
| Requires sealing | Not a smooth surface; grout can discolor |
Shows scratches and fingerprints
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Expect to pay per sq. ft. |
$40-$150
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$80-$150
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$10-$100
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$85-$200
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Should I cut on it? | Yes | No | Yes |
Should I roll | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Should I place a hot pot on it? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is it virtually stain-proof?
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Main advantage? | Available in many (and custom) colors |
Hygenic; available
| Durable and sustainable |
Main disadvantage? | Expensive and is harder to repair because | Will crack if heavy objects drop on it; hard to repair | More common in commercial kitchens |
Expect to pay per | $210 & up |
$60-$300
| $65-$75 |
