Tag Archives: countertops

Laminate Countertops

Ask someone about laminate kitchen countertops and you may get a variety of reactions. At one time, laminate countertops were king, and everyone had to have them. Then Corian and other engineered stones came into vogue, followed by the natural stone, such as granite, of today. Laminate countertops have been pushed back as choice of yesteryear. You can imagine laminate countertops in your parents or grandparents kitchens. But the tide may be turning a little bit for laminate. Home owners are starting to see once again the benefits of laminate, from its relatively low cost to its thousands of style … Continue reading →

Corian FAQ

Corian for kitchen countertops used to be the “it” thing a few years back, before granite countertops became so popular. There are still a lot of reasons to choose Corian as a material, such as the fact that it can be molded, allowing you to have a seamless sink. As we evaluate different materials for our kitchen, I thought I would share with you some frequently asked questions about Corian for kitchen countertops. What is Corian? Corian is a manufactured material made by the chemical company DuPont. The material itself consists of a natural mineral Aluminum Tri-Hydrate that is the … Continue reading →

Silestone FAQ

In our quest for the perfect, well at least the updated kitchen, we have been examining various materials to use. One of the areas that is giving us the most agony is the kitchen countertops. We currently have laminate in an old 60’s funky yellow pattern. I am hoping for granite, my husband likes the low cost and practicality of laminate, and somewhere in all that is our perfect solution. Here is another material that we have heard so much about lately, Silestone. It has one very interesting feature that I think you’ll applaud. What is Silestone? Silestone is a … Continue reading →