When we are going to build or renovate, in addition to all the building material, design and contracting of contractors, we have to pay attention to the details, after all, they make all the difference. A good example is the kitchen countertop that serves as a living room -kitchen split in American kitchen models, also assists in cooking, to support appliances and can be used with kitchen stools, creating more seating in the environment.
A very common question when choosing a kitchen countertop is which material is best. Each stone has its pros and cons and that’s what we’ll talk about here. Check out our tips and examples of kitchen countertops we’ve set aside for you!
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There are six materials that stand out when we talk about kitchen countertops: silestone, quartz, granite, corian and nanoglass. Although all are very beautiful, the characteristics such as strength and price vary greatly.
To get the ideal choice of the stone you want to use for your kitchen countertop, consider how often you use the environment, what activities you will use the countertop surface for, how much you can spend, the space available – especially if it’s a small planned kitchen – and of course the look you want to achieve with the kitchen worktop.
Quartz
For those looking for a cheaper option to silestone, quartz is certainly a cool idea, as this type of coating has a very similar effect to the kitchen countertop made of silestone.
Quartz countertops are a very interesting and cheaper option for those who dream of a stylish kitchen countertops.
Silestone
Silestone is a type of stone made of natural quartz that has a wide variety of colors and has hardness and strength as its great advantages, as well as being stain resistant, which makes silestone a type of stone very suitable for Kitchen countertops.
Jesse Ortiz is an avid home blogger, with the goal of helping his readers find inspiration and ideas for their next project. He writes about everything from small design projects to large renovations. His goal is to help people transform their homes into something that reflects who they are.