{"id":22032,"date":"2015-11-29T21:35:35","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T02:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medinaexteriors.com\/?p=4445"},"modified":"2015-11-29T21:35:35","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T02:35:35","slug":"kitchen-remodeling-choosing-countertops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/kitchen-remodeling-choosing-countertops\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Remodeling | Choosing Countertops"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Kitchen Remodeling | Choosing Countertops<\/h2>\n<div class=\"slide-text-container\">\n<div id=\"slide-text\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/medinaexteriors.com\/kitchen-remodeling\/\">Kitchen Remodeling<\/a> |\u00a0Just like fashion, home design trends come and go.\u00a0 That\u2019s one of the most exciting things about the home remodeling industry: It is constantly evolving. We see that with the introduction of new, improved countertop materials and style options. Things just keep getting better.<\/p>\n<p>With all of the available choices, selecting the right countertop can be overwhelming. But it doesn\u2019t have to be: My advice is to use your resources like Houzz and Pinterest\u00a0 for style ideas and consult the experts regarding product performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To help simplify the selection<\/strong><strong> process, I\u2019ve broken down the pros and cons of each of th<\/strong><strong>e most p<\/strong><strong>opular countertop surface choices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LAMINATE: <\/strong><strong>This value-priced option has come a long way since it was first introduced to homes in the 1940s<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Least expensive<\/li>\n<li>Easy to maintain and clean<\/li>\n<li>New colors and textures mimic granite<\/li>\n<li>Easy to scratch and burn \u2013 must use a cutting board and trivets<\/li>\n<li>Cannot accommodate an undermount sink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SOLID SURFACE (CORIAN): A clean, smooth look<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mid-range price<\/li>\n<li>Lots of color options<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance free \u2013 no sealing<\/li>\n<li>Easy to scratch and burn, but it can be sanded out<\/li>\n<li>Can look artificial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GRANITE: Worry-free and relatively low-maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost has come down for standard colors<\/li>\n<li>Price point changes depending on the movement of the granite<\/li>\n<li>Unique one of kind pieces \u2013 every piece is mined and none are exactly alike<\/li>\n<li>Can have different textures such as honed or leather finishes<\/li>\n<li>Stands up to wear and tear<\/li>\n<li>Not easily scratched and can put hot pans on the surface<\/li>\n<li>Many varieties need to be sealed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MARBLE: An elegant choice for small areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional<\/li>\n<li>Stands up to heat very well<\/li>\n<li>Very easily stains and can chip<\/li>\n<li>Must be sealed often<\/li>\n<li>Not usually used in a full kitchen due to the staining that can occur \u2013 used on smaller sections like an island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>QUARTZ: Becoming a very popular choice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Price point starts at mid-range granite<\/li>\n<li>Lots of color options and brands<\/li>\n<li>Very durable<\/li>\n<li>Easy maintenance\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 does not need to be sealed &#8211;<em> Dover Remodeling<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Interested in kitchen remodeling?\u00a0Contact <a href=\"http:\/\/medinaexteriors.com\/remodeling-experts\/\">Medina Exteriors<\/a>\u00a0today, (330)591-40407<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kitchen Remodeling | Choosing Countertops Kitchen Remodeling |\u00a0Just like fashion, home design trends come and go.\u00a0 That\u2019s one of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4415,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1009,1016,1017,1019,1020],"tags":[1018],"class_list":["post-22032","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kitchen-remodeling","category-kitchen-design-2","category-kitchen-design-trends-2","category-kitchen-remodeling-trends","category-kitchen-renovation-2","tag-kitchen-remodeling-2"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v17.8 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Kitchen Remodeling | Choosing Countertops<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kitchen Remodeling | Medina Exteriors and Remodeling - 4029 Jefferson St, Medina, OH | Have questions? 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