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The Benefits of Low-Price Laminate Kitchen Countertops
by Jami J. Rodgers
Laminate kitchen countertops are an affordable way to give your kitchen an update without breaking the bank. Available in a seemingly endless array of colors, you can truly make your kitchen your own with laminate kitchen countertops. Laminate countertops also boast many edging features not found with other materials. You can decorate your kitchen countertops with a beveled edge, inlayed wood, or use other solid surface inserts to create a unique touch. Additionally laminate kitchen countertops are available in ever-changing styles, so keeping your kitchen up-to-date can be a breeze.
Your laminate kitchen countertop is easy to maintain. For most spills, a damp cloth and a mild cleanser will do the job. For bigger jobs, use a mild household cleaner. Most installations include a lip as a backsplash on the countertop??s back edge, making for easier cleanup. Since the material is laminated, you will want to safeguard your countertops against scratches and nicks by using a cutting board. You also need to use trivets or hot pads when placing hot items on the countertop, or you may scorch and discolor your surface.
If affordability is your prime concern, laminates may be the best kitchen countertops. If you wish to incorporate a more luxurious material in your kitchen remodeling, try combining granite or other natural stone and a coordinating laminate for an attractive and affordable kitchen island or countertop solution. Average prices for laminate kitchen counter tops can range anywhere from $5 to $20 per square foot depending on quality and finish.
You won??t find a more beautiful or elegant countertop material than granite. Each slab is naturally unique and no two slabs are exactly the same. From Kashmir white and tiger skin to Bash paradise and Colombo Juparana, granite comes from all over the world and in many colors and patterns. Regardless of the granite you choose, your new kitchen countertops will be truly unique and provide an elegant look for years to come.
Jami J. Rodgers is a freelance writer with a B.S. in Spanish with a business option and an international studies minor from The Pennsylvania State University.
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