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STAINLESS STEEL
ECO-ALERT! Stainless steel is the most recycled material in Canada. Chances are your new countertop is constructed out of recycled steel.
Pros
- Very durable
- Hygienic
- Low maintenance
- Simple buffing
- can help keep up appearance
- Resistant to heat and rust
Cons
- Vulnerable to dents and marks (especially fingerprints)
- Can be expensive
- Can be noisy when working on unless wood is used as reinforcement during installation
Maintenance
- When washing, wipe with grain
- Avoid bleach, which stains
- Mild abrasive powder can be used
Cost (installed)
- $60+ per square foot
ICESTONE
ECO-ALERT! Manufactured from 100-percent recycled glass.
Pros
- Offers more colour-customization options than granite
- Stronger than marble
- Resistant to heat and scratches
Cons
- Can stain if not properly maintained
- Expensive
Maintenance
- Wash daily with mild soap and water
- Avoid ammonia- and bleach-based cleaners
Cost (installed)
- $120 per square foot
GRANITE
Pros
- Wide selection of colours available
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Very durable
- Resistant to heat, water and stains
Cons
- Requires regular maintenance
- Can be expensive
Maintenance
- Dust twice a week with soft cloth
- Requires annual resealing
- Cleaning products containing acid or alkaline can strip stone polish
Cost (installed)
- $60+ per square foot
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Want the most resilient countertops available. What do you think of man-made granite-like products?
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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