Pros and Cons of Different Materials of a Countertop

Here are many options for kitchen countertops, they can be natural materials and plastic coated. One can find some pros and cons of different materials for countertop. Every material has some pros and cons. They are:

Laminate:

• Pros: This material is cheap and easy to clean and you can maintain this easily. There are different type of styles and colors. It is stain resistant. It easy to install and this is available readily.
• Cons: One can repair the scratches and chips. The edges might break because of heavy use.

Ceramic tile:

• Pros: There are several colors and styles, patterns and textures to choose. This is easy to clean and durable. It can be installed easily and it is less expensive, heat resistant. Few expensive tiles can be added for this to make it more stylish and modern. It is also a good choice for kitchen backsplash.
• Cons: Tiles may crack and may get easily scratchedand are breakable.

Marble:

• Pros: This material is very durable, it is beautiful and easy to clean. This can be a good choice for your kitchen countertop. This is heat and water resistant.
• Cons: It is expensive one, chance to get stains easily. It can be scratched. It needs a regular maintenance.

Granite:

• Pros: This is one type of material, can withstand the heat, it is natural material and beautiful one. It is stain and scratch resistant. There are number of colors, it will last long life.
• Cons: It is an expensive one. Maintenance is required. There is a need to apply a stone sealant to seal the pores in the granite regularly.

Stainless steel:

• Pros: They are very beautiful, unusual and they can be cleaned easily. This is the best choice for backsplash.
• Cons: It is expensive one and noisy. One cannot cut on this.

These are the pros and cons of different materials which are used for countertops in kitchen. So, you can choose any material from them according to above information.