Counter Tops
Granite and Quartz and Laminate, oh my! Each countertop selection has its own characteristics, its own beauty, it own set of pros and cons which determine it's particular value to you. We carry them all! Gorgeous butcherblock, granite, quartz, marble, corian and laminate, are all available to you with samples to chose from in our showroom.
Options for the Counter Tops
Countertop Comparison
| Laminate | Granite | Solid Surface | Quartz | Marble | Butcher Block | Stainless Steel | Glass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brands | Wilsonart, Formica, Pionite, Arborite | natural product | Corian | Silestone, Cambria, CeasarStone | natural product | natural product | - | - |
| Surface | depends on finish | porous | non-porous | non-porous will not hold bacteria | smooth surface | porous | completely anit-microbial | non-porous - will not hold bacteria |
| Seams | 12' max | 9' x 5' avg. | appear seamless | 9' - 6" | Varies 7-10' average | 12' - 16' | 10' max | 12' max |
| Sealant Required | no | 1 x per yer | no | no | 3 x per year | average monthly | no | no |
| Chip/Dent Resistant | no | no | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Scratch Resistant | no | yes | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Stain Resistant | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | yes | yes |
| Heat Resistant | no | yes | no | no | yes | no | yes (high heat) | yes |
| Average Warranty | 2 years | 10 - 15 years | 10 years | 10 - 15 years | 5 years | 1 year | 1 year | 0 |
| Maintenance | low | medium | low: buff at 5-7 years | lowest | medium | high | low | medium |
| Cleaning | easy | medium | easy | easy | easy | difficult | easy | easy |
| Average Cost | $ | $$$ | $$ | $$ | $$$ | $ | $$$ | $ |
| Repairs | very difficult, usually requires replacement | difficult | easy to sand away stains or scratches | difficult, particularly in finish | can be permanently scratched or etched by acids (citrus, coffee, alcohol) | easy to sand away stains or scratches | difficult | replace |