Julie Cavanaugh is an accomplished California interior designer who guides Design Matters as the founder and senior interior designer. Her company has received multiple awards such as the Award of Excellence from the American Society of Interior Designers. Under the guidance of Julie Cavanaugh, Design Matters offers various services including the provision of kitchen countertops.
Kitchen countertops are key elements of any kitchen and it’s therefore important to choose the right kind of countertop material. As surfaces for food preparation, kitchen countertops are expected to be scratch-proof, stain-proof, and heat-proof. Nowadays modern designers are exploring other types of countertops besides the traditional granite countertops and they include the following.
Solid Surfacing (Corian)
Manufactured from polyester resins and acrylic, pigments, and powdered fillers, Corian is resistant to stains, bacteria, and mildew. These countertops, which are available in multiple colors, can be easily damaged by scratches and burns. However, it’s easier to sand them out thanks to the consistent color that dominates the entire countertop. Solid surfacing is nonporous, meaning it doesn’t require sealing or use of special cleaning materials.
Quartz
Quartz is among the hardest minerals on earth which makes it highly ranked in terms of durability. For this reason quartz is commonly used in high traffic areas such as commercial kitchens and health care establishments. This countertop is ideal for those who want a strong surface that isn’t affected by stains and markings. However, caution should be observed especially when using countertops with lighter colors.
Laminate
Laminate countertops are available in a wide range of colors, textures, and patterns. These countertops are highly resistant to stains, but damage caused by sharp knives and heat cannot be undone. The biggest advantage of laminate countertops is they’re budget friendly.
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