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PAPERSTONE
ECO-ALERT! Manufactured from 100-percent post-consumer recycled paper.
Pros
- Wide range of colours available
- Harder than wood
- Resistant to heat, stains and scratches
Cons
- Colour can lighten over time with UV exposure
- Very expensive
Maintenance
- Requires semi-annual sealing with PaperStone Finish (contains 100-percent food-safe ingredients)
Cost (installed)
$190+ per linear foot
MARBLE
Pros
- Attractive look
- Highly resistant to heat and water
Cons
- Requires semi-annual resealing
- Vulnerable to scratches and stains
- Expensive
Maintenance
- Wash with lukewarm water
- For polished finish, use marble polish semi-annually to maintain shine
- To create honed finish, apply a clear silicone-based sealer
Cost (installed)
- $70+ per square foot
ENGINEERED STONE (Zodiaq, Silestone)
Pros
- Smooth finish
- Hygienic
- Low maintenance
- Durable
- No sealants or waxes required
- Resistant to stains, heat and bacteria
Cons
- Doesn’t look as rich as marble or granite
- Abrasions need professional care
- Can be expensive
Maintenance
- Wash with damp cloth and, if necessary, non-bleach, non-abrasive cleanser
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent staining
Cost (installed)
- $60–$100 per square foot
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