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Laminate is a good old standby when there just isn’t the budget for anything else. Great for basement suites and rental properties, if it gets damaged after a few years, replace it. With so many colours and textures to select from, it makes for a suitable alternative. Stay away from the solid colours or you’ll be constantly trying to wipe away watermarks. |
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Made of acrylic, Corian solid surfacing does have all the same benefits as quartz. The colours and applications of this product are endless. Seams can be eliminated and because it has the colour all the way through, it is repairable. It is also warm to the touch and glass doesn’t break so easily when you drop it as it does on stone surfaces. |
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By far, Granite has outsold every other countertop combined. Falling into the least expensive countertops in the solid surface category, it gives you affordability as well as the undermount sink. Sealing the granite is simple and takes little time and effort. It is as real as you can get and is always accompanied with the “wow” effect. |
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Quartz is often selected when we have a kitchen that requires a solid white or cream counter over dark cabinetry or when a minimalist modern look is being achieved. The quartz granules are ground up and poured with an epoxy to create an exact blend of colour and pattern every time. We would recommend quartz to restaurants and hospitals as it is an authorized non porous surface which inhibits bacteria growth. |
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Being softer and more porous than granite, Marble is a no go for the kitchen. It is lighter in colour and therefore will easily show stains from red wine and coffee. We have sold many marble countertops for the bathroom especially with a dark vanity. It also makes great matching seats and thresholds for the shower. |
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