Granite is a classic countertop choice, but modern kitchens are evolving. Find out which granite style is losing appeal and ...

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Traditional Gray Slab When you think of concrete countertops, this might be the first image that pops into your mind. This is about as traditional concrete as you can get. The countertop is ...

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Quartz is also among the top-rated countertop materials in Consumer Reports' tests. Here are the pros and cons of 10 countertop materials, listed here in alphabetical order.

Solid-surface countertops, better known as Corian or Wilsonart, are also among the lowest-maintenance options available, and are typically a little cheaper than quartz. They will resist most ...

4. Solid Surface Solid surface countertops are made from acrylic polymers, though they may include minerals for increased durability. Corian is perhaps the best known of these types of countertops.

Among the newest green options are recycled-paper countertops such as PaperStone or Richlite. Made to look like concrete or stone, these are made of recycled cardboard and polymers. “It’s an ...

Another plus, Ott says, is that recycled paper countertops feel much warmer to the touch than stone, making the surface ideal for eat-in kitchen counters, bathrooms and home office desktops.

Many countertop materials resist stains only if maintained properly — and even with sealing and care, they aren’t always 100-percent stain-proof.