When considering new countertops for your home, it’s important to explore all the options available to you. While the most popular choices are marble, granite, or quartz countertops, there are numerous other options that are worth taking a look at as well.
Here are three less common countertop materials that are worth considering.
- Limestone: Limestone is a natural countertop material that offers a uniquely beautiful appearance from a mixture of seashells, sand, and fossils. This composition also creates more neutral colors but unique designs and patterns in every slab that can complement any kitchen or bathroom. It’s also known for its heat resistance and durability, though it is more porous than other countertop materials, making it more susceptible to scratches and staining.
- Soapstone: Soapstone is another countertop material that is made from natural stone. The stone typically offers darker, veined hues of gray, black, blue, or green. It’s a very soft and smooth material, but well-known for its nonporous nature that makes it heat-resistant, stain-resistant, and acid-resistant.
- Porcelain: If you love your porcelain dishes, you might consider porcelain countertops as well. This material is created by firing raw materials in a kiln to create a strong and beautiful material for your countertops. Due to the firing process, porcelain demonstrates remarkable resistance to heat and stains, though it is more prone to chipping from blunt impact than some other options. Porcelain comes in a wide range of colors, allowing you to choose from a variety of options to match your kitchen or bathroom.
These are just a few of the countertop materials we offer outside of granite, quartz, and marble. Our team is happy to go over your needs and what materials might work for your unique home!