Kitchen/Bath countertops and sinks - Granite or other type?
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I was in the same situation three years ago when I remodeled my kitchen. Granite was/is all the rage, but I didn't want to seal it every 6-12 months. My brother had Corian installed six months prior and told me not to use Corian. Corian scratches, has to be sealed and showed wear and tear. So after a lot of research, I decided on Silestone (quartz) countertops. They don't need to be sealed, don't show scratches, won't burn/scorch and clean up easily. My countertops are 3 years old and look just as beautiful as the day they were installed. I recommend Quartz highly.
Other answers:
Go with Granite It will wear forever
Go with Granite It will wear forever
It pretty much depends on budget, and how long you expect to own the home. Granite, etc. like many other products is trendy, and is cyclical in popularity. Certainly it may last forever, unless you live on a fault line, but it's extremely expensive, and as ones own tastes and decorating ideas are cyclical, it may not be your best option.
I most enjoy the composists such as "Corian" and it's just a personal choice, no attack on stone.
I also install tile, mica, hardwoods, etc. for counter tops. I suggest all are adequate.
Rev. Steven
Quartz is a better alternative, it's less porous. Check out this website below:
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