MARBLE AND GRANITE STONE - KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
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GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
Granite is well hard as a rock. Though costly, when buffed to a shine it creates a smashing look for
kitchen counters. It is also riding a crest of popular style that began over 10 years ago. With
granite tops, the experience and expertise of the fabricator is vitally important.
MARBLE COUNTERTOPS
Granite, marble, and limestone, all popular for
countertops, are beautiful natural materials. In most areas, you'll find a great selection of colors and figures.
WOOD COUNTERTOPS
The quality of the
countertop edge treatment is important. As an example, a solid surface counter is easy to clean and repair and will take years of use. It might look terrific with a wood edge to match the cabinets, but the wood will not withstand constant exposure to water and household chemicals like the solid surface material. Restrict the wood edge to an area such as a freestanding hutch and use matching or contrasting solid surface material for the front edge.
Consider combining quality decorative materials such as tile,
granite or
marble with solid surface. Many fabricators can create custom designs for a spectacular visual effect without compromising durability and easy maintenance.
When there are budget constraints, it makes sense to use the highest quality material for the counter areas that will sustain the greatest amount of use, specifying other materials to less often used areas.
Stainless Steel Countertops
Stainless steel
countertops are not very elegant and look "cold". They do not absorb stains oils or odors, but it will scratch easily and scratches cannot be repaired.
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Kitchen Counters
The central island, positioned asymmetrically in the room, accommodates a structural column and contrasts its verticality with the intersecting planes of the dining and work counters.
Italian Marble
It is advisabe to use a porous material in this area, as bathrooms will always have a high level of humidity. Granite and Italian white marble from the Apuan area are good choices, and Breccia with its compact granularity, as well as other coloured marbles.
Marble Coffee Tables
Natural Stone is turning up more and more often in combination with furniture, e.g. in the kitchen surface, in wash basins, bathrooms, or coffee tables.