Countertops Practically any solid material can serve as a countertop. What works best in your kitchen depends on your taste and your budget. The countertop is where much of the action in a kitchen takes place. It has to be strong enough to withstand considerable punishment over a long period of time. But a countertop also has a bearing on a kitchen s look.
Aesthetics count, too.
Although countertop surfaces plastic laminate, ceramic tile, or hardwood butcher block are strong and durable, daily use and accidents eventually take their toll. But minor surface damage can often be repaired. Broken or lifted edges can be re-glued. Stains on butcher block can usually be scraped or sanded away. With care, a cracked ceramic tile can be removed and replaced without marring the surrounding tiles.