Backsplashes and Countertops

Templating Techniques for Countertops and Floating Shelves
Fit finished parts into tricky spaces, with no gaps and no risk.
Strengthening Notched Floor Joists
Beef up joists by fastening plywood or adding bridging or blocking.
Guide to Countertops: Wood
Wood surfaces are a charming accent, but not the best choice for an entire kitchen.
Guide to Countertops: Concrete
Formed in custom molds with colors and objects mixed in, concrete is the most artistic medium.
Guide to Countertops: Engineered Quartz
Durable, maintenance-free, and available in almost any color, pattern, and texture, manufactured-stone countertops dominate the market.
Guide to Countertops: Solid Surface
Solid-surface materials made with acrylic or polyester are lightweight, versatile, and easy to fabricate.
Guide to Countertops: Laminate
This 20th-century material is a great choice for retro style, cost savings, and custom printing.
Guide to Countertops: Porcelain
Simulate any material with a tile slab that resists water, heat, stains, and scratches.
Guide to Countertops: Stainless Steel
Impervious to heat and stains, this commercial work surface adds an industrial touch.
Guide to Countertops: Natural Stone
Unique, durable, and easily repaired, stone is still hard to beat for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities.

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