What is the Best Kitchen Countertop for Your Home?

With worktops available in a range of materials and styles, offering functionality, elegance and durability, a worktop has the power to make or break a kitchen. Some are more expensive, difficult to install and require more care than others, so we take a look at which options are most suitable.

As laminate is a solid, non-porous material, it doesn’t absorb bacteria and food spillages as some natural stone surfaces do. This also means they are much harder to stain, so they are perfect for a busy, active household, which is particularly great if you have children.

Laminate offers a cost-effective solution, being much less expensive than natural surface options. Laminate is durable if not abused, and doesn’t require you to spend on sealers or special polishes to keep it protected for years like other natural options on the market.

Kitchen fitters regularly use laminate often due to its versatility, it can be cut and shaped to fit almost any style and size of kitchen, so consider laminate if you have an awkwardly shaped kitchen.

Granite has been the countertop material of choice for those when budget is not a restraint. It was traditionally an expensive material due to the transport costs and specialist installation requirements, however as supplies have increased the price of granite has fallen slightly. It is strong, durable and polished granite worktop can enhance even the most modest kitchen, adding both aesthetic appeal and value to a property.

We don’t recommend trying to install granite as a DIY project however, as you could damage the expensive material and injure yourself in the process. Rely on the skills of a professional for a quality installation that will last you for decades to come.

Not to be fooled by the shiny natural mineral with the similar name ‘Quartzite’, Quartz worktops are similar to quartzite but are actually an engineered stone product created by combining the crystal with resins, pigments and other materials like glass. The result is a durable, non-porous countertop that is available in a wide variety of colours and designs.

Some quartz worktops offer convincing copies of granite, with similar veining. Unlike natural stone, engineered quartz requires no annual sealing.

With laminate, granite, quartz and more countertops available and a skilled team of experts to fit them in your home, we can transform your kitchen space into a luxurious haven at the heart of your home. Get in touch with us today if you would like to learn more.