cac0fae8c8f092b7d7e32f10d5d4e9c220d2969b My Health Is My Life: Choosing To Install New Countertops NJ

Choosing To Install New Countertops NJ

By Mary Jones


If you or other members of your family cook with any kind of regularity, then your kitchen may not look as new as it used to. This is especially true of your countertops, as they see the most wear and tear on a daily basis by far. Perhaps there is an errant knife mark or a stain from a spill that did not get cleaned up in time. To get them replaced, hire a countertops NJ contractor who will help you make your kitchen look younger.

There are two main types of counters that a contractor can offer you. One is in stock ones, while the other is custom. In stock ones are already built and ready to buy. They can be installed almost right away, provided they fit your counter measurements. These pieces are usually cut to fit many common countertop sizes, though they may need a little bit of trimming in order for them to fit properly.

The other main type, custom, means that you get your counters built just like you want. They are not prefrabricated, and must be built to order, which means they will take longer before they can be installed. The timeframe depends on the availability of the material you choose, so it could take a week or several weeks. Either way, they will fit your kitchen perfectly and give you the exact look you have likely always wanted your kitchen to have.

Whether you choose custom or in stock ones, there is a wide variety of materials and color you can pick from. Easily one of the most popular is granite, which has a marble-like appearance that gives it a luxurious look. It also has patterns that are unique to your piece of granite, so no two counters are exactly alike. You will get to enjoy them for years to come, since they resist heat burns and scratches.

If you love the sleek and high-end look of granite but want a material that resists stains better, than quartz is likely the way to go for you. Quartz is not as porous, so if you spill something on it, it is much easier to clean. If your kids like to cook but you worry about spills, then this is likely the material for you.

Wood is yet another way to go when you are choosing materials. Many people like a cottage or farmhouse style, which wood fits into very well. These are sometimes called butcher block countertops as well. The choices are many with wood, as you can choose from exotic ones like bamboo to more common ones such as oak or pecan.

While all these choices are nice, sometimes you want something simple or something that fits into a tighter budget. In either case, you may want to choose laminate. It is affordable and comes in a variety of colors to match your needs.

Stainless steel is usually only found in professional kitchens, but more people are starting to turn to it for their home and residential needs. It is super sturdy, easy to clean, and resists stains, scratches and burns very easily.




About the Author:



No comments: