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Countertop Materials and Edges

There are many choices for countertop materials for bathrooms, kitchens and bars. Table 1 identifies the material, average price installed, attributes and whether it is suitable for different circumstances.

Also see: Countertop Materials - Pictures & Descriptions.

Table 1 - Countertop Materials

Material

Price/sq. ft., Installed

Cut On It

Roll Dough On It

Hot Pot On It

Stain Proof

Seal It

Concrete

$75-$200

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Granite

$100-$200

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Laminate

$25-$50

No

No

No

No

No

Quartz

$100-$200

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

Natural Stone

$75-$100

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

Solid Surface

$90-$120

No

No

No

Yes

No

Stainless Steel

$85-$150

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Tile

$10-$90

No

No

Yes

No

No

Wood

$30-$150

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Most countertop materials can have different style edges applied in order to enhance their appearance as well as adding benefits and features to their use. Some edges are molded, machined or carved on the countertops themselves. Other's are added to the countertops with adhesives.

Table 2 - Popular Edgings For Countertops

bevel countertop edge

Bevel

half bullnose countertop edge

Half Bullnose

quarter round countertop edge

Quarter Round

straight countertop edge

Straight

bullnose countertop edge

Bullnose

ogee countertop edge

Ogee

radius countertop edge

Radius

waterfall countertop edge

Waterfall

rolled countertop edge

Rolled

(available on formed laminate counter tops only)