Here are the 10 Most Durable Countertops for your Kitchen

Are you one of those people who is hard on things? Do they just seem to get a lot of wear and tear? Are you looking for a countertop that is virtually bullet proof? Well, here is a list of 10 different materials you may want to consider when remodeling a kitchen that will hold up to just about anything.

According to our research, “durability” is measured in 5 ways:

Heat resistance: Don’t worry about using a trivet before setting that boiling pot down
Crack resistance: Not all materials are created equally. Granite is great but can produce cracks, laminate and other solid surface materials however will not
Warp Resistance: Wood or laminate countertops may warp, not a good thing in a beautiful kitchen remodel
Stain resistance: You don’t want to be a slave to cleaning your countertop, you also don’t want it to stain easily, especially if you like to cook
Hardness: Granite, quartz and tile fall into this category.

Countertop Types

Quartz: It’s one of the more expensive options, ranging from between $60-$120/sqft
Solid Surface: A mix of resins and natural minerals. Easy to clean, great stain resistance and hard enough to resist everyday scratching, cost ranges between $50-$80/sqft
Granite: It’s classic comes in a variety of colors and holds up to just about anything and is mostly heat resistant. It runs about $50-$120/sqft
Tile: Easy to install, if you choose to glaze it it’s almost 100% waterproof, also very cost effective too at $20-$40/sqft
Laminate: It’s making a comeback, so many options for almost every design application. Scratch resistant and almost seamless, it’s also quite durable too. It runs around $20-$60/sqft
Wood: For a more traditional or farmhouse look wood can be a great option, though it does stain easity, but with a little maintenance this can be avoided, it won’t crack and adds a certain ‘softness’ to a kitchen design, depending upon type these can run anywhere from $15-$150/sqft
Contrete: Sleek, modern and just downright cool. Easy to cusomize for any kitchen. It’s heat resistant and durable but can be susceptible to cracking and stretching, or staining from soaps. It’s a mid-price option ranging from $40-$100/sqft
Stainless Steel: Ok, it’s a “look”, a little commercial but you may love that, it’s resistant to scratches and stains, totally heat proof and so easy to clean, it costs between $55-$120/sqft
Marble: Oh so chic, and beautiful, Yet prone to scratches and stains, it’s also one of the more expensive choices coming in at $50-$100/sqft. But she sure is a looker!
Soapstone: Another choice that looks so beautiful in kitchens, it’s soft and totally heatproof and expensive, coming in around $75-$100/sqft

If you’re thinking of using one of these materials for your kitchen remodel, we hope that this will offer some good info to help guide you in your quest for the perfect kitchen countertop!