How Do You Chose Kitchen Materials For Countertops?
Remodeling the kitchen can be an exercise in frustration when you have so many decisions to make. My tips on choosing kitchen materials for countertops will make the process easy! How do you decide which counter tops are best for your new kitchen? The first choice is in choosing the material. You can choose from a variety of finishes. Common ones include polished for a high-gloss surface. Honed is smooth with more of a matte look. Flamed is finished with a blowtorch and creates a textured surface. The tumbled look has rounded edges appropriate for old world or farmhouse kitchens. Then there is matte, which is not as smooth as honed. When looking at materials there are many things to consider, the Pro, the Con, price, cleaning and where the material works best. Wood: Commonly referred to as butcher block. The best wood for counter tops is Black Walnut. It is great as an accent surface, and also heat and stain-resistant. Don’t kid yourself if is very pricey, but beautiful and will last f
