GRANITE IS NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE.
Granite is an all-natural surface, which makes every granite countertop unique.
Granite's natural beauty is visible in its varying patterns and veining. Manufactured
products rarely recreate this distinguishing characteristic.
Key benefits of granite:
- Natural and unique
- Scratch resistant
- Heat resistant
- Wide range of colors available
Key drawbacks of granite:
- Visible seams
- Non repairable
- Porous (requires sealers annually to prevent staining)
- Natural products offer no warranty
QUARTZ IS DURABLE & VIRTUALLY MAINTAINENCE FREE.
Southcoast Kitchen Designs offers two brands of quartz countertops, Silestone® and Zodiaq®. Both
SIlestone® and zodiaq® are comprised of 93% natural quartz. Only three other natural minerals
are more durable than quartz (diamond, sapphire and topaz). Not only is Silestone® non-porous,
but it also contains an anti-bacterial agent to inhibit the growth of bacteria on your countertop.
Key benefits of Silestone® and Zodiaq®:
- Stain resistant
- Non-porous
- Maintainence free
- Scratch resistant
- Microban® antimicrobal agent (Silestone®)
- 4x the flexural strength of granite
- 10 year warranty
- No sealer or polish required
Key drawbacks of Silestone®
and Zodiaq®:
- Visible seams
- Non-repairable
SOLID SURFACE TOPS ARE SEAMLESS, NON-POROUS AND AFFORDABLE.
Southcoast Kitchen Designs no has available virtually all colors of the solid surface spectrum by
offering three high quality brands of solid surface material; DuPont Corian®, LG HiMacs® and
Samsung Staron®.
Key benefits of solid surface:
- Non-porous
- Seamless apperance
- Integral sink option
- Integral backsplash option
- Easy to clean
- 10 year installed warranty
- Renewable and repairable
- No sealer or polish required
Key drawbacks of solid surface:
- Softer surface than granite and quartz
making it more prone to scratches and
nicks. However, this minor surface damage
can be professionally repaired. - Lower heat resistance than granite
and quartz. A trivet is recommended
with hot pans.
LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS ARE INEXPENSIVE AND LOW MAINTENANCE.
Over the past few years, more options for laminate colors and patterns have become available;
many looking more like natural stone. Therefore, laminate is an excellent choice for the
budget-conscious homeowner or landlord.
Key benefits of laminate:
- Inexpensive
- Easy to clean
- Many color choices available
- No sealer or polish required
Key drawbacks of laminate:
- Limited edge choices available
- Visible seams
- Lower heat resistance than granite
and quartz. A trivet is recommended
with hot pans. - May scratch or mark
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