Bathroom Countertop Installation & Repair Projects
Install or Repair Bathroom Countertops
Bathroom countertops not only offer a functional work surface but also provide a huge piece of your decoration theme too. The best choices should combine durability with aesthetics that’s sufficient to address your demands. Of the many features a countertop must boast, the most important one should be the ability to contend with moisture.
You can choose from an array of bathroom counter top materials that are available in the market today. Unquestionably, the choice of countertop materials is limitless. Actually, you largest hurdle is perhaps narrowing down your choice to just one. Obviously, you should settle for a material that looks good.
Here are some of the options you should consider:
Solid surface and cultured onyx/granite/marble:
Solid surface is an incredible bath countertop since cleaning it is effortless. Just like laminate, it’s impervious to moisture. Cultured marble together with cultured granite and cultured onyx are the same to solid surface in the sense that they are a combination of resins and fillers. The only difference between them is the fact that they’re coated using a material by the name ‘gelcoat.’ The coating offers the base material with a shiny, non-porous, and hard protective surface.
Pros
An effortless to maintain and clean non-porous surface
Easy to polish out renewable scratches
Comes in pre-made vanity top styles
Cons
Customized installations need professional fabrication
Scratches too easily
Aren’t heat tolerant
Natural stone:
Natural stone bathroom countertops off durability and beauty. The only caveat is that some stones require more maintenance and care compared to others.
Pros
Provides natural beauty that’s difficult to duplicate
Stone is highly durable and doesn’t scratch easily
Natural stone is virtually non-porous
Cons
Stones which are calcite-based such as marble react badly to acidic substances
Costlier compared to other surfaces
Others
Some of the other countertop options you can settle for include:
Engineered quartz/stone
Concrete
Composite and recycled counters
Tiles
Glass
Metal
Wood
Laminate:
Laminate countertops are a darling of many people because they are not only moisture resistant but also highly durable. Additionally, they come in numerous styles and colors. What’s more is the fact that they are pocket friendly.
Pros
Affordable
Effortless to maintain
Wide array of colors and patterns to choose from
Cons
Not immune to scratches and edge-chipping
Dark edge seams are visible based on the kind of installation
It’s not as repairable as the other countertop materials
Here are some of the considerations you need to put in mind when searching for a bathroom countertop:
Countertop price
Countertop prices vary from company to company. To ensure you make the right purchase, you should compare prices of different countertop companies. It’s prudent to buy your bathroom countertop from direct manufacturers since they’re sold at lower prices.
Sink mounting
When in the market for a bathroom countertop, the other important consideration you need to make is sink mounting. Different materials normally go with various kinds of sink mounting.
Warranty
Countertop materials feature warranties. Prior to making a purchase, you must discuss the warranty with your contractor. By doing that, in case your countertop breaks within that period, you’ll not have to part with cash for repairs. Unfortunately, only reputable companies offer warranty.
Sizeable samples
Prior to finalizing any material for the bathroom, you need to check out its sample. It’s highly recommended that you analyze the true feel and look of the material through touching it. Check if the actual texture and color of the countertop matches with your bathroom’s current décor. A good number of countertop companies offer sizeable samples to their clients.
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