BUYERS COUNTERTOP GUIDE
No one wants to waste their time in cleaning their countertop in todays busy life.
So we will tell you the Top 9 Low Maintenance countertops for your kitchen.
Laminate countertops have a wide range of advantages such as it comes in many designs . Designs can include a replications of any natural occurring stones to metals and any color shade.
Its cheap price which ranges from $20-$50 per square foot can be a very pocket friendly choice.
It is non porous, very low maintenance and easy to clean countertop material. Laminate never needs to be sealed or refinished.
Quartz is an ideal kitchen countertop material because it has all the plus points of granite or marble. It covers their weak points as it is non porous and stainless material, making it a low maintenance kitchen countertop material. Its price ranges from $100-$185 per square foot. It is also called engineered stone.
This material is made from crushed glass that are embedded in clear resin. Its surface is non porous and smooth which makes it easy to clean with just mild soap and no sealing is required. Besides all this it is resistant to heat and stains which makes it a low maintenance material. It costs $50-$125 per square foot.
Solid surface is a resin countertop material which is easy to clean with just soap and water. It is resistant to staining while some are resistant to heat too. The scratches can be easily sanded out restoring its appearance. It ranges from $75-$125 per square foot.
Soapstone is easy to wipe with mild soap and water. It is resistant to stains and bacteria because of its density, it is heat resistance and quite durable. Scratches and chips can be sanded off. It costs $50 to $100 per square foot.
It is an eco friendly countertop which is made up of recycled paper and renewable bamboo fiber. It is very durable, heat resistant, waterproof, its color won’t fade and stainless countertop material. It is easy to clean as it can be cleaned with just a simple soapy sponge. It price starts from $35 square per foot.
Stainless steel is a low maintenance countertop as it does not require to be sealed or refinish it. It just needs to be cleaned with mild soap. It is waterproof, heat resistance and stainless and it ranges from $75-$140.
It is nonporous and bacteria resistant countertop material and is easy to clean with a soap and water. It can cost you $150-$200 square per foot.
It is heat , stain, scratch and shock resistant. It is easy to clean with low maintenance and quite durable. It cost starts from $260 per square foot.
| Material | Cost( sq2/ft ) |
|---|---|
| Lava Stone | $250-$300 |
| Zinc | $150-$200 |
| Quartz | $100-$185 |
| Soapstone | $100 onwards |
| Stainless Steel | $75-$140 |
| Solid Surface | $75-$125 |
| Recycled Glass | $50-$125 |
| Eco Top | $35 onwards |
| Laminate | $20-$50 |
