Available in gray or black hues with beautiful veining, soapstone offers a stunning contrast to light cabinets. ... Solid-surface countertops check the boxes for stain and bacteria resistance.

Solid surface countertops are quite a bit easier on your kitchen remodel budget than granite or quartz tops. They start at about $50 per square foot installed and run up to about $140 .

Finding the best countertop material for your kitchen will depend on a variety of factors. Each one has different merits and drawbacks, depending on your functionality and style preferences. Before ...

From backsplashes and countertops to new color palettes, this season's trends reflect a desire for both functionality and ...

Made from a dense acrylic, polyester, or blend of the two, solid-surface countertops offer low maintenance and a wide variety of color and pattern choices. They’re highly stain- and scratch ...

Countertop Chemistry Can Involve Aluminum Compounds, Plastic or Recycled Materials. By Katherine Salant. July 29, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Share. Add to your saved stories. Save.

The only real threat to solid-surface countertops is heat. Never place any hot pots, pans, cookie sheets, etc. directly on the surface. Since the countertop is basically a thick piece of plastic ...

Several manufacturers of the solid surface countertops are (brand names are in parenthesis): Avonite Inc. Dupont (Corian), (800) 426-7426; Formica Corp. (Surell), (800) 524-0159; Hartson-Kennedy ...

A countertop and backsplash in a contemporary bathroom features the Corian Solid Surface in Artista Dust. Corian Solid Surface is non-porous, which prevents dirt, mould and bacteria from entering ...