5 Tips for Affordable Countertops

PRODUCTS Editor-in-Chief Nigel Maynard share a handful of tips to help trade professionals deliver affordable and beautiful countertops.
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[@jenrutherford6690]

So pleased to have someone who understands that we don't all have lots of cash .thank you

[@5610winston]

Buy it nice or buy it twice. My budget is limited, but granite appears to be my best alternative based on durability, real world use, and the appearance of the material. In my experience, laminate is a non-starter when any moisture is present, like, well, anywhere in a kitchen. Wood is a non-starter because no matter how careful you are, you will end up with gouges in the surface. Quartz looks bland, and while it is less prone to damage from a hot pan than laminate or wood, it is expensive to repair when the inevitable happens. Tile is easily damaged by impact, and even when the grout is "properly" sealed, the grout will eventually discolor, a cleaning frustration. Concrete, well, I work for a consulting engineering company, and while concrete can't be beat as a sidewalk or a driveway, I wouldn't use it for a food-contact surface. When I ruled out the bad choices, I found that my first choice is the best choice.

[@kingduck3192]

How is the audio so shitty with a huge headset

[@GoCoyote]

Good info, but the sound sucks. Very bad mic on the voice.

[@CorbinN6]

Awful sound quality.

[@gbrickcommercialre]

Always looking for viable options for affordable home improvement projects. This was helpful and I like your laid-back presentation. Thank you!

[@davidlang1125]

Good comprehensive presentation of the range of materials for countertops. Thanks.

[@mwngw]

Excellent, informative, succinct. Subbed.

[@Sean-Aviv]

Great tips. Thanks a lot!!!

[@daphnen5296]

Great information.

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

Thank you.

[@Tremonti78]

Thank you!

[@svetaosik]

Good

[@yasminflor2068]

Please be straight to the point!

[@Tessasemaj]

Just do it yourself! The nerve.

[@rogeliorodriguez8518]

He did fine. The nerve of this guy.

[@slickwilly4613]

Clear your throat or get a new mike gah!