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Today, we want countertops that delight the eye, stand
up to heat, keep out food stains, are easy to clean and are more durable than the deck of a battleship.
Amazingly, a variety of materials, natural and man-made, manage to fit
the bill: plastic resins, sheet metal, wood, stone, ceramic tile, concrete,
even slabs of quarried French lava. Prices range from less than $5 per
square foot for post-formed plastic laminate to $300 per square foot for
rare granite.
In addition to their many practical contributions, countertops also make
a big visual and tactile impact. The huge variety of materials -- each
with its own range of colors, textures, performance characteristics and
cost -- allows a kitchen countertop to fit neatly into just about any
lifestyle and architectural tradition. Spending thousands of dollars isn't
hard to do, but far more economical alternatives also exist. The only
trick is wading through all the options. |
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Check out all of the possibilities, get a full description,
and read about the Pros and Cons.
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