The editors of Wonderful Homebuilding have a long-standing and heated breakroom debate about which kitchen countertop materials is finest. In the spirit of a great argument, and one which has lasted years, I’ve in all probability made a case for all of the widespread countertop supplies at one level or one other.

I like the aesthetics of wooden and concrete. I could make these sorts of counters myself and even add customized components like a drain board to personalize my kitchen. Soapstone has a country, pure enchantment and may also be labored with the widespread instruments that I already personal.

Laminate is actually cost-effective; if I exploit this materials, I may also improve my home equipment. However the truth is, I’ve by no means seen a granite countertop that regarded outdated or worn. Although it’s costly, you’ll be able to spill wine or place a sizzling pot on a sophisticated granite prime and never fear about the penalties.

However earlier than I used to be capable of relaxation my argument on granite, our latest editor identified that this type of sturdiness is likely to be irrelevant, as a result of most kitchens are transformed each 10 to 15 years. And so, the debate goes on.

This, nonetheless shouldn’t be a guide about counter tops, it’s about kitchen reworking. Counter tops are just one of the many supplies that you’ll have to select when you resolve to transform your kitchen. They’re essential and costly, so you need to select correctly, however you received’t have years to contemplate your choices.

You’ll have to get on to selecting different issues like cupboards, flooring, lighting, fixtures, and home equipment. You’ll have to resolve these choices along with your flooring plan, your storage methods, and your finances. And, in the end, you’ll must get out the prybars and security glasses, demo your outdated kitchen, and construct your new one. This guide is about getting it finished.

That’s our mission at Wonderful Homebuilding: to assist our readers design, construct, and rework their houses, making good choices alongside the manner. Whether or not you’ll be doing the work your self or hiring professionals, this guide will permit you to really feel assured that the outcomes will probably be every thing you need your kitchen to be.

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