Bathroom Countertops

How to Select a Bathroom Countertop

Choosing a Countertop for your bathroom involves evaluating different parameters compared with a kitchen countertop. In fact, there is no doubt that functionality have to be your main one factor in choosing a kitchen countertop but, when it comes to choosing a countertop for your bathroom, there are different factors to consider.
Of course functionality still remain an important factor, but bathroom countertops and other surfaces usually don't take the same rough  treatment  that kitchen countertops do.

This is a big advantage because makes you free to consider the look and appearance of your countertop above all else, and it is great since countertops  for the bathrooms are generally custom-made, and this leave the style and design options wide open to personal taste.

According to Myron Ferguson, author of Better Houses, Better Living , while "Kitchen countertops have to be a whole lot more functional.", you can have "a different attitude in the bathroom". "Cultured marble",  Ferguson says, " is lovely in the bathroom, but it wouldn't be durable enough for a kitchen".

This cannot mean that  Bathroom countertops shouldn't be practical, providing additional workspace.  Choosing a particular material for the Bathroom Countertop can set the tone of the room.  Stainless-steel Countertops are low maintenance and look fabulous in a contemporary bath, getting even more beautiful with time.

Also Glass Countertops can be striking and modern, but it's not an easy task to keep it free of fingerprints, while solid slabs can be pricey; an alternative can be to use glass tiles.

When investing in a bathroom countertop you should consider not only the look, but  also the price, maintenance and compatibility

These are the most popular surfaces you should consider when deciding for the right bathroom countertop:

Granite

Granite can be considered without doubt the Rolls-Royce of countertops; long lasting, stain-resistant and beautiful,. Once the surface of choice for high-end bathrooms, granite is gaining in popularity for a broad spectrum of home styles. It is the most durable and easiest to care for of any of the natural stone materials. While relatively expensive, it provides an elegant look that is incomparable.

Granite tiles are also more affordable than slabs, and you can save even more if you can use leftovers from another homeowner's project.

As for the maintenance, Granite countertops need to be sealed every six months to a year. Clean countertops with warm water and a liquid detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners; they'll scratch and dull the finish. Small chips and scratches can be polished down.

Manufactured Quartz

The engineered quartz is a synthetic composite made up of 90 % quartz particles and fabricated to look like granite, even though it can be made to resemble other natural stones such as marble and limestone.

The advantage of the manufactured quartz is that not only it imitates the look of granite, limestone and marble, but is even more resistant to scratches and stains.

Quartz is durable, easy to clean and doesn't require sealing, and this made quartz a practical solution for the bathroom.

The manufactured quartz comes in a wide variety of colors and thicknesses.

If you're looking for a Bathroom Countertop with a specialized edging, the quartz is the right material to use.

  

Tile

A very popular material for bathroom countertops, Tile has always had a drawback; clean the grout is difficult and time-consuming, and grout lines need regular maintenance and cleaning.

The tiles can be easily cleaned with any household detergent.

Nowadays, however, tiles are coming out in much larger sizes, and this reduce the need for numerous grout lines.

Through-body (unglazed) porcelain tiles are stronger than granite and about a third of the price. Plus, the myriad types of ceramic and porcelain tiles, including ones that have a metallic look, allow for fabulous designs. Tiles also work well with other materials such as glass or concrete. It'advisable to use a coloured grout that doesn't show dirt as easily and which plays off the color of the tile. For a striking contrast, try a terra-cotta tile with a dark grey grout.

Solid-Surface Materials

Solid surface is one of the most popular countertop options available, Designed to look like natural stone.

This easy-to-maintain synthetic product can be molded to fit any design specification and , it's easy to clean being nonporous.

If you're concerned about mold or mildew you should use a solid-surface material; in fact the nonporous, hypoallergenic surface discourages the growth of these allergens.

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