Soapstone

Smooth, silky, and is usually dark gray in color. The antique look it adds to a kitchen makes it especially popular in historic homes. It is heat resistant and has an almost infinite amount of deep rich colors.

Granite

When a price isn’t a factor, granite is the go-to choice for homeowners. A nice piece of granite can make the most modest kitchen look elegant. Strong and durable, granite is almost impervious to heat.

Quartz

A man-made stone product engineered from natural quartz and other minerals. While the slabs of stone are not completely natural, they’re still beautiful and highly durable. It was created as an alternative to granite and marble.

Solid Surface Material

This better quality alternative to natural stone is made of man-made materials; it’s a blend of acrylic particles and resins that are pressed into sheets and layered. It’s stain-resistant, the seams are almost invisible, and damage can be sanded out easily.

Ceramic Tile

Easy to install, just as durable as stone, and less expensive by a wide margin. Tiles are very versatile, as well. They come in an endless variety of styles, colors, and shapes that allow the inner artist in you to come out when you design the layout.