She chooses a solid surface countertop for her kitchen renovation. Granite - the most expensive and difficult to maintain surface. It must be sealed professionally once a year and waxed once a week. Because granite is porous, it stains easily. Laminate - the least expensive countertop material and easiest to clean.
Laminates come in a huge variety of colors.
Looks that imitate nature, such as stone and granite , are currently most popular. Solid surface - more expensive than laminate, solid surface has the advantage of integrated edges around sinks and at backsplashes that make cleaning carefree . A wide variety of edge treatments are possible, including layered colors. The surface can be cleaned with a scotch-brite pad or very fine sandpaper and a marred area can be completely removed and a new piece installed. Counter Installation Matt Fox follows the process of making and installing a solid surface countertop , which gives the look of granite without the maintenance, from start to finish.