Choosing a Material for your Countertop

Natural stone appearances are all the rage for countertops. It can be rather difficult to choose the best possible material for your countertop, due to the many different options. Understanding the various qualities that each stone type has will help you to make the best decision for your kitchen and bathroom countertops. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you choose a material for your countertops.

Consider Porous Qualities

The porous level of the material will ultimately impact the durability of the countertop. Countertops that are more porous will likely stain more easily, but they will also be easier to shape. It may important to implement extra layers of protection to these materials to prevent scratches. Non-porous materials will be far more resistant to stains and damage. Marble is more porous, though it can provide beautiful countertops and can be rounded more easily. Alternatively, quartz is a non-porous material. Granite sits somewhere in the middle of these other material types.

The Appearance

Granite, quartz, and marble will provide beautiful, unique appearances. No two slabs of these materials will be exactly the same. This helps to provide a gorgeous, natural appearance for your countertops. You will likely want to consider the various appearances in order to make the best decision for your specific countertops.

At Lloyd’s Cabinetry & Remodeling, we offer a variety of services to improve the condition and functionality of your home. Your countertops are an important component of many various rooms. You likely use the countertops to prep for meals or organize your appliances. Implementing the best countertops will help to improve the appearance and ensure that the countertops remain far more functional. To obtain more guidance regarding the best material for your countertops, contact our experts at Lloyd’s Cabinetry & Remodeling in Sandy, UT today!

Michael Lloyd

Mike has been in the cabinetry business since 2003 where he started as a CNC Machine operator in his father’s commercial production cabinetry factory. He has experience in all aspects of manufacturing cabinets from machining, assembly, and finishing. Mike Joined Lloyd’s Remodeling & Cabinetry as a co-owner in 2013 where he specializes in hands-on retail showroom sales. Mike’s expertise is in designing and developing all of our interior remodel projects. Mike is masterful at designing and executing full scale kitchen and bath remodels and has been very successful in meeting the needs of even the most meticulous customers. Mike doesn’t believe in “Selling a Job”, rather he builds a relationship with each customer who chooses to engage in the process with Lloyd’s Remodeling because he understands that “people buy from people”.