Important Questions To Ask When Choosing Kitchen Countertops

These days, renovators and homeowners need to consider several factors when selecting upgrades for their home, especially when it comes to kitchen countertops. Your countertop selection should be based on more than just surface beauty. Legacy Design Remodeling, the area’s leading remodeling contractor, shares the questions that can help you make a smart choice:

How Often Will Your Countertops be Used?

Hard-working kitchens that are used multiple times a day will need a work top that lasts and still looks good despite the everyday damage. Look for durable materials that won’t require much maintenance like granite, quartz, and laminate. On the other hand, if you don’t use your kitchen that often, you can be a little more flexible with your material choices.

What Level Of Maintenance Do You Want?

When planning for your kitchen remodeling project, take time to consider your lifestyle and ask yourself how much spare time you have for maintenance. Countertops, for example, are possible breeding grounds for bacteria, so it is essential for you to keep them clean. Some counter materials take less effort to maintain. Laminate and engineered stone, for instance, have non-porous surfaces that only require an occasional wipe down to clean and maintain their beauty. Meanwhile, some natural stone counters require periodic sealing and upkeep. If you don’t have the time, it’s best to stay away from these materials.

How Long Do You Want Them To Last?

Some surfaces like wood and metal will show signs of wear and tear over time like fading or dulling due to scratches. If you’re looking for a long term investment, others, like stone and tile with extremely hard surfaces, are great choices. These materials can preserve their appearance for years to come.

Choosing the right countertop for your kitchen is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your lifestyle. Legacy Design Build Remodeling can help you make the most of that investment by providing you with ideal materials. We can also help you in countertop selection during bathroom remodeling. Call us today at (480) 372-5001 to learn more about countertops. You can also schedule a remodel. We serve Mesa, Phoenix, and the surrounding AZ areas.