Thursday, January 29, 2009

Polished Concrete Counter-tops For Your Kitchen

By Alix Montoya

In a kitchen, the most used part of the architecture is probably the counter-top. It's also the second thing that someone notices when they walk inside. So if your counter-top is a bit old and out of fashion, you might want to consider getting a new one for your kitchen. It doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some of the options you can go with.

If you're looking for a seamless counter-top installation, a material that is scratch and heat resistant and also very durable, then stone counter-tops would be your best option. Although it can be a little expensive, it's also very beautiful and worth every dollar. When you've grown tired of it, it's also a nightmare to remove, because it's very heavy.

Plastic laminate is also a very popular option. It's very inexpensive and easy to install and clean. It comes in a very large selection of colors and patterns which you can choose from. The only bad thing about it is that the plastic usually can't stand direct heat.

Polished concrete is a material that's a combination of inexpensiveness and durability. If you're looking for something to make of your bare concrete countertop, why not just go with it and have it polished. It looks great and it's also very durable. It can resist heat and scratches and it's also very easy to clean.

So with all the materials that you can find in the market today, it's no surprise that some of them will fit in the budget that you've laid out. Most contractors usually give free estimates and they'll be happy to answer most of your questions, too. - 15252

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