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Choosing Kitchen Countertops

The perfect marriage of cost, aesthetics and performance is what suits your lifestyle and budget best

The author summarizes the pros and cons of a variety of materials used for kitchen countertops, from wood butcher block and concrete to tile, solid surface, and stainless steel. the article includes cost estimates and sources of supply for different materials.

From Fine Homebuilding143 (Kitchens & Baths) , pp. 44-51 November 1, 2001