Materials for Kitchen Countertop

Picking out countertop material used to be a lot easier when there were significantly less choices. Now there are not only more materials available, but also new patterns, and new types of countertops application. The new trend is to mix and match two different kinds of counter materials together. You might like to pair up a solid-wood counter surface with a marble insert and stainless steel.

The countertop material that you select will be a large part of your overall kitchen design. If you go with a wood countertop, then your kitchen would be set for a traditional or provincial style kitchen. A Concrete countertop, on the other hand, would be setting your kitchen for a more contemporary feel. When using concrete, you could have a prefabricated countertop or have it custom made with added colors, pieces of glass, tiles, or anything else.

There are no rules set in stone about a certain material for countertops that you would like to use, but one is prevalent no matter what rules you may follow: you must think about the material and maintenance required to maintain the look of kitchen counters. Even though marble is thought of as a very low-maintenance choice - it does have to be sealed every couple of years as to not be damaged by liquids. If you have no time for it, then you shouldn’t have to live with an expensive stained countertop.