Pros and Cons for the Top 10 Most Popular Countertops

Countertops are elegant and beautiful; they can also be practical or require more maintenance. Before you delve into your home improvement journey, we have some pros and cons of some of the most popular granite countertops.

#1 Soapstone Counters 

Pros:

• The color is rich
• More stainproof than others
• You can sand down the damage
• It looks vintage

Cons:

• It’s impossible for DIY installations
• The color may become darker with time
• It can dent and damage easier

#2 Solid Surface Counters

Pros:

• Stainproof
• Variety of colors and patterns
• Integrated sinks are available
• Not easy to see the seams

Cons:

• Needs professional fabrication
• There is no possibility for a DIY
• Hot pots and surfaces can damage the counter

#3 Marble tops

Pros:

• Resistant to heat and water
• Dramatically increases the value of a home
• Each marble top is unique, with a distinct natural design and pattern
• It’s easy to clean

Cons:

• Repairs are harder to do
• The surface scratches easily
• Given the porosity of the stones, staining is inevitable.
• It is difficult to get any damage out of the stone

#4 Granite tops

Pros

• Granite is extremely rich and beautiful to look at
• Granite tops can be artificially made to mimic the actual granite stone
• These are not too expensive, like marble, and when properly treated with a seal, they can last a long time.
• Granite countertops are strong and their durability
• They improve the estate value
• Good return on investment

Cons:

• Imperfect slabs, which some people prefer for the rustic look
• As the stone is porous, the granite needs sealing so that it becomes resistant to stains.
• If it is installed incorrectly, it may risk damage and crack.

#5 Engineered Quartz

Pros:

• Do-it-yourself installation possible 
• Quartz is a beautiful stone
• Simple to clean
• Available in many colors and pattern variations.
• Heat and water-resistant

Cons:

• Quartz increases the property value
• The countertops are less expensive than granite
• It can resist heat and stains

#6 Stainless

Pros: 

• Resistant to heat and water damage 
• Easy to clean 
• Premium value and increased ROI

Cons:

• Expensive to fabricate 
• Not good for cutting 
• Can seam clinical

#7 Laminate countertop

Pros:

• It is one of the most affordable options among the other countertops and is also used for less expensive home reno projects.
• An easy DIY solution to save you even more money
• Lots of choices

Cons:

• Damage with heat, so avoid things straight off the stove
• It can be a DIY installation
• Visible seams
• Surfaces can be damaged with dents, and it’s not possible to clean

#8 Wood

Pros:

• Affordable
• Can last long for a less expensive option
• Aesthetically beautiful
• Sanding and resealing take care of any damages

Cons:

• Easily damaged by knives
• Water can stain it
• Bacteria growth occurs if not properly cleaned and maintained

#9 Ceramic

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• Simple to clean
• Heat and water resistant

Cons:

• It has grout lines that become stained
• It doesn’t have an elegant finish like granite, marble or quartz
• Tiles are not as robust

#10 Concrete

Pros:

• Resistant to heat
• Doesn’t scratch easily
• Contemporary look
• Can blend with other colors or be customized

Cons:

• DIY installs are hard and near impossible
• It’s expensive and hard work to install
• The industrial appearance can be off-putting

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