{"id":4643,"date":"2017-09-27T12:57:48","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T04:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/?p=4643"},"modified":"2024-03-23T16:12:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T08:12:07","slug":"4-fantastic-alternatives-granite-make-countertop-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/4-fantastic-alternatives-granite-make-countertop-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Fantastic Alternatives to Granite That Make the Countertop Cut"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let\u2019s face it, after a 3 hour marathon of the Property Brothers on HGTV, we all fall in love that picturesque<\/span> granite kitchen countertop<\/a><\/strong>. Besides majorly crushing on Jonathan Scott, visualizing that immaculate stone island centrepiece for your dream kitchen is life goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly, granite isn\u2019t always the best option for our budgets, and lifestyles. So let\u2019s look at some<\/span> noteworthy alternatives<\/a><\/strong> that don\u2019t compromise on style but are also affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marble<\/a><\/h2>\n

I know what you\u2019re thinking,<\/span> Marble<\/a><\/strong>, is not exactly cheap. But C\u2019mon, look at it. Marble was the choice of<\/span> Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan<\/a><\/strong> when building the<\/span> Taj Mahal<\/a><\/strong>. There\u2019s something oddly romantic about Marble<\/strong>. The ultimate symbol of love and your kitchen counters command such reverence<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marble<\/strong> is a metamorphosed composite of limestone and minerals<\/strong> like calcite and dolomite. It has a timeless appeal to it, often showing mineral veins. Being softer than granite<\/strong>, it can chip at sharp edges. PRO TIP: if you don\u2019t want a fancy bevelled edge then try using round edges to protect from chipping<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like Granite, marble is porous and needs sealing twice a year<\/strong>. If you\u2019re opting for this. keep in mind it takes commitment to pull off the marble<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quartz<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Magic stone<\/strong> that\u2019s dethroning granite as the king of countertops. Unlike granite,<\/span> quartz<\/a> <\/strong>has quartzite and silica minerals glued together by polymer resins. This makes it super customizable and comes in a <\/strong>wider variety of colours<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best of all, it’s<\/span> non-porous<\/strong><\/a>. So you don\u2019t have to worry too much about spills and seeping in<\/strong> and causing hideous stains or bacteria. There\u2019s no need to reseal them<\/strong> either. Its also very durable<\/strong> but can scorch of you place hot pots on them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dekton<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dekton<\/a> <\/strong>is the latest \u201c<\/span>engineered stone<\/a><\/strong>\u201d to come into the market. It\u2019s like a minimalist version of Quartz but on steroids<\/strong>. If you can appreciate minimalist aesthetics with clean lines<\/strong>, this is so you.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can pack quite a punch! It\u2019s stain, scratch and UV resistant,<\/strong> so it\u2019s perfect for an outdoor kitchen too<\/strong>. It\u2019s water resistant, abrasion resistant and can also replace tiles<\/strong>. It\u2019s also resistant to heat damage and the ice thaw cycle<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dekton\u2019s<\/a> <\/strong>most brilliant feature: Maintaining the exact same colour for the rest of its life without dulling over time<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solid Surface<\/a><\/h2>\n

Seamless design is hard to replicate on granite, quartz or marble. Luckily, there\u2019s a solution.<\/span> Solid surface<\/a><\/strong> is a composite of materials shaped to form bends and notches<\/strong>. Bacteria and heat resistant, it can mimic most marble and granite patterns with ease<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever thought of making a seamless custom counter, this material won\u2019t burn a hole in your pocket<\/strong>. You can get them in a high gloss finish but experts say that a matte finish is more maintenance friendly<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

So what\u2019s the takeaway? These options are relatively less headache ridden compared to granite. While they aren\u2019t a status symbol, they are just as beautiful and are more value for your dollar<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have the professionals assist you to ensure you get your countertops looking just right<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which natural stone is actually the best option for the kitchen countertop? Check out this to learn the 8 pros and cons of the materials used in making the countertop.<\/span><\/p>\n

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