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We have carefully selected each brand and style of countertop to offer you the best selection along with the peace of mind that each choice will provide an optimal combination of value and quality.
Laminate Countertops
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Laminate countertops are a combination of a high-pressure laminate fused to a particle board core.
Many of the myths and assumptions about laminate countertops have been shattered (or never existed in the first place), opening up more kitchens and bathrooms for laminate countertops. More patterns and colors are available, all in higher definition than before.
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Granite or marble laminate countertops may seem like a contradiction of terms. After all, laminate counter manufacturers have long been known for producing materials with contemporary designs.
As Formica notes in its history, "With the exception of Linen and Wood finish, the patterns were synthetic designs, often with a playful twist."
The new high definition patterns look remarkably like the real thing, due to advancements in photography, design and manufacturing techniques.
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Of course the best feature about laminate countertops is their affordability.
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We carry laminate from all leading brands including: Formica, Wilsonart, Pionite, Arborite, Nevamar
Quartz Countertops
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Quartz surfaces are a combination material made of up quartzite minerals, recycled ceramics and glass and a binder agent or resin. More specifically these tops should be considered an “engineered stone”.
As with any engineered product, the original, natural version is great, but the engineered version minimizes the naturally occurring properties that can cause issues in the long term such as staining and scratching.
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No tree was ever cut down for the express purpose of making fiberboard. The same holds true of engineered stone countertops. The 90 percent of stone-like materials that form the base of quartz countertops are all waste byproducts of other quarrying or manufacturing processes. No natural stone is quarried solely for use in quartz countertops.
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For years, quartz tried to play the natural stone game, and it was all about deciding between quartz kitchen countertops vs. granite. Quartz sought to develop a reputation as a more durable, less porous, and more easily fabricated version of slab granite.
While granite-look quartz materials are still found in the market, quartz that looks like nothing else is an increasingly popular segment. One example is Caesarstone. As if "modern" weren't a current-enough style category for consumers, Caesarstone now has an "ultra-modern" category with offerings such as Apple Martini, Blizzard, and Crocodile.
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Quartz kitchen countertops are nonporous, so they don't need sealing like granite or marble do. This also means quartz does not get water stains easily.
In addition, quartz does not scratch easily; in fact, granite tends to scratch easier than quartz. But extreme pressure can cause a scratch, chip, or crack.
The good news is it’s possible to buff out light scratches with polish and get your countertops looking like new again. It’s also possible to fix deep scratches using an epoxy filler. However, the key is scratch prevention by doing things like always using cutting boards.
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We carry all leading quartz brands including: Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria, Hanstone
Ultra-Compact Countertops
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Ultra-compact surfaces are known for being beautiful and low-maintenance. Ultra-compact tops are the new wave of countertop technology designed to withstand everyday activities with more durability than quartz or granite.
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Ultra-compact surfaces are more abrasion resistant than traditional options like granite and quartz, making it ideal for all counter applications.
These surfaces are also low porosity, making them extremely resistant to water and stains.
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We carry the leading brand of ultra-compact tops: Dekton