Saturday, April 15, 2017

Choosing To Install New Countertops NJ

By Mary Jones


Depending on when your home was built, certain rooms and decorative accents might seem a little bit dated. This is especially true of your countertops. Counters get a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis, more than any other piece of your kitchen. They might have stains, watermarks, knife marks and even burns from cooking sessions gone wrong. If you are looking to bring new life to them, consider hiring a countertops NJ contractor.

When choosing your materials and colors, you will find that there are two main categories from which to choose. The first is in stock, while the other is customized counters. If yours are in stock, that means they are already cut and ready to be used immediately. If you want your countertop installed sooner rather than later and want to enjoy your new kitche faster, this is definitely the way to go.

Customized counters are great for when you have a very specific look in mind that cannot be had from ones that are in stock. To get them, a contractor will come out and measure your kitchen, then turn them over to the fabricator, who then cuts your material of choice into the exact shape and size needed to fit your kitchen perfectly. This takes longer and costs more, but you get the exact look you want, in the material and color you desire most.

No matter which of the two main categories you choose, you will have a lot of options at your disposal. A common and popular one is granite, especially if you need countertops that resist scratches and burns. The durability of granite and its high-end look that resembles marble make it an easy choice for many people. You also get a pattern that is unique only to you, so nobody else has your exact look.

Quartz has a lot of the same properties as granite, but it has a different look to it. In addition, it is also very resistant to stains, something that granite is not. So if you tend to have kids or messy cooks in your home who like to cook a lot, this is a great way to have a durable counter that stays looking chic and new.

Butcher block counters are made of wood, and give your kitchen a really great and clean look. If you like a farmhouse style kitchen or even a cottage decor, then this is likely the best choice for you. As for the type of wood, you can go for basic and easily available like oak, or for something a little more exotic such as acacia or perhaps bamboo.

If you are in a budget, you might want to consider laminate. This is a man-made material that can be cut quite easily and is usually in stock. You can choose from just about any color you want, as this material is easy to dye to suit your taste.

Go into any commercial kitchen, and you will likely see counters made from stainless steel. This metal is super durable and resists stains and scratches impeccably, which is why many homeowners are turning to it.




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