COUNTERTOPS

 

There are many quality countertop options, and you should consider surface that will be practical as well as beautiful. Here is a overview products available:

 

Laminate - budget friendly, durable, low maintenance, hundreds of colors and patterns; difficult to repair if damaged, burned or stained

Butcher Block - thick maple or oak wood, stands up to heavy chopping and cutting

Concrete - naturally durable, contemporary, many colors and shapes

Metals - stainless steel or cast iron, may need to polish or let oxidize naturally, dents easily, more for looks than use

Ceramic Tile - durable, affordable, heat resistance; grout lines stain easily

Solid Surface - very durable affordable surface, restorable if damage, easy to maintain, non-porous, acrylic, many color options

Quartz - granite look for less, composite - mixture of crushed stones and acrylics, durable, non-porous, good color selection; fairly expensive

Granite - natural high density stone that adds beauty and value; fairly expensive, porous - needs regular maintenance, limited colors

Soapstone - durable natural stone, heat and stain resistant; , fairly expensive, needs maintenance, grey tones only 

Other natural stones such as marble, onyx, travertine should be selected with caution. These stones can be fragile, scratch easily and require regular maintenance to keep its look.

 

Visit the following manufactures for their patterns and colors, and to get more information about each individual product. We have samples of most of these products so you can view them in person and experience them in the location there are desired for. We will also answer any questions you may have and make recommendations. 

 

LAMINATES

Wilsonart  -  http://www.wilsonart.com/

Nevamar  -  http://www.nevamar.com/DesignProfessionals/ProductCatalog.asp

Formica  -  http://www.formica.com/publish/site/na/us/en/index.html

 

TILES

See - ceramic/stone/glass

 

SOLID SURFACES

Staron  -  http://www.staron.com/colors.jsp

Hi-Macs   -  http://www.lghi-macs.com/colors_selection.html

Meganite  -  http://www.meganite.com/english/home/

Formica  -  http://www.formica.com/publish/site/na/us/en/index/solidSurfacing.html

Mystera  -  http://www.mysterasolidsurface.com/main.php

Avonite  -  http://www.avonitesurfaces.com/ideacenter/colorizer.asp#

Gibraltar  -  http://www.wilsonart.com/solidsurface/residential/patterns/patternsRS.asp?idCategory=13

Corian  -  http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/whats_new/new_colors.html

Simplicity  -  http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/simplicity/simplicity_colors.html

Swanstone  -  http://www.swanstone.com/products/color/

 

       QUARTZ

Cambria - http://www.cambriausa.com/

Hanstone  -  http://www.hanstoneusa.com/color/colors.htm

Silestone  -  http://www.silestoneusa.com/colors/colors.cfm?SS=0

Ceasar Stone  - http://www.caesarstoneus.com/catalog/collection.cfm

 

GRANITE & MARBLE

http://www.pegasusinfo.com/about.aspx

http://www.marble.com/   ß cabinet + stone viewer; beautiful stone gallery

http://www.granitecountertopsunlimited.net

http://www.wholesalegranite.net/colors.html

http://www.granitetransformations.com/products.html

http://www.homegranite.com/states/co.htm <-- good close up color photos

http://www.marbleandgranite.com/

http://www.graniteforyourhome.com/ ß view stone gallery

http://www.monticellogranite.com/

 

SOAP STONE

http://www.greenmountainsoapstone.com/

 

 

STONE CLEANING & CARE PRODUCTS

http://www.graniteshield.net/

http://www.granitegold.com/

http://www.heritage-stone.com/stoneCare.htm

 
 
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