Your kitchen countertop surfaces are the first ones to show the effects of your culinary prowess! Even the toughest granite can get scratches if not sealed properly while tiled kitchen countertops too have their own marks to show. A brand new kitchen countertop will be the finishing touch to your dream kitchen. Colors can be co coordinated to complement the look of your cabinets and the paint on your walls. As a long term investment that will last for much longer than the paints or the wood cabinets, we recommend a sturdy reliable and hard to wear out material that can give your San Francisco, CA area kitchen a brand new look.
Granite is one of the most widely used materials for kitchen countertop surfaces. Earlier restricted to wealthy home owners who could afford its exorbitant cost, granite now has become affordable enough to find a place in millions of kitchens around the country. It's easy to clean and looks great on your countertops. The cons are that it could stain if not sealed well, and you have a more restricted choice in colors with black kitchen countertops being the most commonly sued ones. If you're looking for a cheap countertop that's also stylish and easy to use, granite is your best bet. Alternately you could choose from marble which is supremely elegant and hardy, but quite expensive. Consider marble for your kitchen island countertop instead instead of having it all round your kitchen. Concrete can take abuse very well, but might not have the same rich gloss that more expensive material do. Ceramic ties are affordable and inexpensive, but because they could be uneven, tiled kitchen countertops might not guarantee the same kind of finish as granite.
Our kitchen remodeling contractor can help you decide on the perfect kitchen countertop for your home. Take your budget and lifestyle into consideration before you make a purchase. If you can spend a little more to get a material that's durable and long lasting, you're sure to recover your investment soon enough.
I am looking to get estimates for a full kitchen remodel
Lorraine K
The kitchen is in an apartment. it @ 8 ft by 8 ft. The stove is to be replaced and needs a microwave, hood exaust lighted installed. The frig and dishwasher are new. White. we'll keep them. Needs new cabinets, counter under cabinet lighting, some outlets upgraded...from the 50's. maybe tile above counter and new flooring. new ceiling lighting. Thanks
Carl G