Topical sealers can protect against stains but not heat; penetrating sealers can handle heat, but not stains. This material allows you integrate countertops in a kitchen with stainless appliances for a sleek, commercial kitchen look.
Stainless can be welded, ground, and buffed to remove seams. Cons: Stainless steel dents and scratches easily and shows fingerprints.
Drain cleaners and hard-water deposit removers can discolor steel. These countertops add warmth to any kitchen. Maple is common, but you'll also see other woods, including teak. Pros: This material is useful for food preparation such as chopping and slicing. It's relatively easy to install and repair.
Cons: Damage from heat, cuts, scrapes, and impacts make for high maintenance. Must be treated regularly with mineral oil or beeswax. Varnishing provides stain-resistance, but no other protection.
An oil finish was better at resisting heat, but stains spread and were impossible to remove. Fluctuations in humidity affect wood, making butcher block a poor choice for over a dishwasher or around a sink. Limestone provides a stone look without heavy veining. It's attractive but impractical, so consider it for low-traffic areas. Cons: Scratches and dings from our dropped 5-pound weight marred the surface of this soft, porous stone, and even a high-quality sealer didn't protect against stains.
Eleven of the 20 substances we applied left stains still visible after they were left on the surface for just 24 hours. Beautiful and classic, marble has been used in European kitchens for ages. To some, marble takes on a patina, but others will see it as marred. Cons: Marble chips and scratches easily. Must be sealed periodically to protect from staining. Most stains that marred unsealed marble wiped away with water on sealed samples, but hard-water deposit removers left a permanent mark, even on sealed stone.
Pros: Best for show rather than daily use. It's available in several styles, including a parquet pattern. Cons: Easily stained, scorched, sliced, and nicked. Ask if you can use near a sink because moisture can warp it, and note that bamboo may darken over time. We respect your privacy. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. Sign In. Become a Member. Remember Me. Forgot username or password? Not a member?
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Cons: Solid surfacing scratches and cuts easily. Butterum Granite Laminate Top. Calacatta Marble. Kalahari Topaz Matte Laminate Top. Lapidus Brown Laminate Top. Mystique Night Laminate Top. Oiled Soapstone Laminate Top. Ouro Romano Etchings Laminate Top. Paloma Polar Etchings Laminate Top. River Gold Etchings Laminate Top. Silver Quartzite Laminate Top. Travertine Etchings Laminate Top. White Laminate Top. White Marble Laminate Top.
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