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CONCRETE
Pros
- Colour-customization available
- Very durable
- Resistant to heat
Cons
- Requires annual resealing
- Heavy
- Can crack
- Vulnerable to stains
- Expensive
Maintenance
- Wash with damp cloth and mild dish detergent
- Clean up spills
- immediately to avoid staining
Cost (installed)
- $70+ per square foot
SOLID SURFACING (Corian)
Pros
- Huge selection of colours and styles
- Durable
- Low maintenance
- Resistant to heat, stains and dents
Cons
- Any abrasions require professional care
- Can be expensive
Maintenance
- Gently sponge using a mild abrasive liquid cleaner
- Wash with damp cloth; towel dry
Cost (installed)
- $50–$100 per square foot
CERAMIC TILE
Pros
- Large variety of colours and styles
- Highly resistant to heat and moisture
- Affordable
Cons
- Vulnerable to cracks and chips
- Tiles take time to install and set
- Grout can accumulate dirt
Maintenance
- Wash with damp cloth and mild dish detergent
- Use epoxy on grout to prevent staining
Cost (installed)
- $20–$70 per square foot
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The names of the types described and hidden by the photos
Want the most resilient countertops available. What do you think of man-made granite-like products?
please the names are hidden.
What about concrete countertops? Ever looked into this product?
What about concrete countertops? Ever looked into this product?
What about quartz countertops? I've heard that they do not require sealing and they resist stain very well. Is this true?
How come no one acknowledges that granite can emit radon gas? They look lovely but are they safe??
Radon is a Natural element, present in Nature as a gas and is emitted by Rocks all over the world. In a thin layer of 1 1/4 inch granite, the amount of Radon is so negligible and is depleted quite fast in Nature while being cut in Quarries, long before the countertop gets to your kitchen cabinets counter. There are no official (government) guidelines regarding this aspect, hence most arguments are brought up by the alternative countertop industry (Quartz and other artificially/ man-made countertop material)
For all questions related to the Granite, Quartz, Travertin and Marble, please call Kuccina Stones, Kitchen Quartz or Granite countertops Manufacturers/Importers in the Montreal, Laval area. We'll try to answer, as neutrally as possible, most of your questions. (514)335-667 or (514)992-6482
For all questions related to the Granite, Quartz, Travertin and Marble, please call Kuccina Stones, Kitchen Quartz or Granite countertops Manufacturers/Importers in the Montreal, Laval area. We'll try to answer, as neutrally as possible, most of your questions. (514)335-667 or (514)992-6482