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Which countertop material is the best choice for your kitchen or bath? Learn the pros and cons of the options as well as which ones are eco-friendly.

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Kitchen Countertop Picks: Solid-Surface Countertops

There are plenty of options in countertop surfacing, and the decision you make can affect your room's look and mood. See our favorite picks, with manufacturer information included.

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Tile Countertop Guide

… often used for countertops . Most countertop tiles are 4 … assumption is that countertop tiles are glazed … practical for countertops because they … improvement centers. Countertop dimensions … fees. Tile countertops are simple enough …

Eco-Friendly Countertop Guide

… constitutes a 'green' countertop ?" Green countertops are those manufactured … Any resin-based countertop material such as those … the gamut for green countertop materials. Bamboo and recycled-paper countertops are on the low end …

Metal Countertop Guide

… the better your metal countertop will perform. Make … With care, your countertops can easily last 20 … having them create your countertops . Another option is … and used the top as countertops and islands. If you … construct your own metal countertop . Soldering seams requires …

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Check out the latest and greatest countertop materials showcased at the 2008 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

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introduce toxic fumes into your home. Wilsonart's new line of HD Laminate Countertops is budget-friendly, yet provides a beautiful and realistic stone look in 32 colors and pattern options.

-This is one of the Daltile's newest introductions for granite countertops . This product is called Spectrus. You see a lot of variation in color between the gold tones and black tones where we

-Brooks Custom Wood countertops are made of a premium wide plank wood. It has a marine quality oil finish similar to what is used on wooden

Alternative Countertops

Make your countertop distinctive with tile, metal, wood, glass, or concrete.

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countertops is thick and crack resistant. Concrete is another countertop choice. It can be tinted and sculpted and you can mix in small stones and other particles for a variety of looks. Concrete countertops are created, polished and sealed onsite. A project best left to the professionals. You'll pay just about as much for a concrete countertop as you would a stone one. In order for concrete countertops to be stain-resistant, they must be sealed initially and again in every few years. They can crack and be difficult to replace

-Next to cabinets, countertops do more than any other element to define your kitchen. Plus, you use them everyday. So be sure to consider all your options before making a final choice. I'm Lacey Howard. Let's take a look at all the distinctive countertop options you have to choose from---- Tile, metal, wood, glass and concrete. Tile comes in many shapes, colors, finishes and sizes.

and will stand up better to the demands of the kitchen. Metal countertops such as stainless steel or copper can give your kitchen a restaurant or industrial feel.

-Make sure to choose metal countertops that are stain and scorch proof.

an entire countertop hardwood such as maple, beach and bamboo are ideal for wood countertops ? Smaller pieces of hardwood are alt-impressed and glued together to form butcher block. Wood is great for an island or as an inset next to a sink. The surface is forgiving on small cuts. Wood countertops benefit from an application of mineral oil every 4 to 8 weeks. Glass is gaining a presence in kitchens. It's often used

Solid-Surface Countertops

Danny Lipford: Solid-surface countertop tips.

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This is what we've been waiting for, the installation of our solid-surface countertops . Now, with solid-surface countertops , there's a lot of fabrication that takes place before they make it out on the job, but once they make that on

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Top 10 Countertop Materials

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Concrete Countertop Ideas

… it's finding favor as a countertop surface. Typically, concrete … terribly versatile. Concrete countertops have an industrial look … were a priority. Concrete countertops are a perfect complement … cabinetry. Concrete kitchen countertops combine with rift-cut oak …

Stone Countertop Ideas

… green tiles, soapstone countertops , and maple cabinetry … features a carrara marble countertop , part of a surface … graces the perimeter countertops , and a butcher-block … old-look soapstone countertops temper the sleekness … island's soapstone countertop and farmhouse sink …

Wood Countertop Ideas

… stains and moisture. Wood countertops like this one are easy to … sealer lend these cherrywood countertops a highly polished look while … moisture and stains. Wood countertop surfaces of different heights … offset the formality of marble countertops in the rest of the kitchen …

Granite Countertop Ideas

… bounce off the countertops , brightening the … and the granite countertop offers a place … rounded granite countertop highlights a creative … kitchen. Granite countertops generally have … granite island countertop keeps the area … that many granite countertops create. For a …

Bathroom Countertop Ideas

… hues of the Kasota stone countertop and Douglas fir drawers on … a subtle contrast to the countertop 's defined geometric tone … the stained cast-concrete countertops serve as the focal point … wall as a backsplash, the countertop 's square shapes echo the …