Compare Countertops     

COMPARING COUNTERTOPS

Compare the 10 most common kitchen countertops to find which is best for you.

Material Price/sq ft, installed Can I cut on it? Can I roll dough on it? Can I put a hot pot on it? Is it stain proof? Does it have to be sealed?
Concrete
 $75-200 No No Yes No Yes
Glass
 $85-150 No No No Yes No
Granite
 $100-200 Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Laminate
 $25-50 No No No No No
Manufactured quartz
 $100-200 Yes No No Yes No
Natural stone
 $75-100 No Yes No No Yes
Solid surface
 $90-120 No No No Yes No
Stainless steel
 $85-150 No Yes Yes Yes No
Tile
 $10-90 No No Yes No No
Wood
 $30-150 Yes No No No Yes
 
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