Countertops

Laminate countertops that have cracks, burns, or knife scars can be repaired with a plastic filler. To repair the laminate countertop, prepare the laminate countertop surface according to manufacturer’s instructions. After prepping the laminate countertop, sand the countertop, then add a special topcoat to make your newly repaired laminate countertop look new again.

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Some natural materials make great countertops, and some don’t. Wood adds warmth and natural beauty to a kitchen, but is not a great counter choice because it dents easily and requires regular sealing. Keep wood in mind for counter edging and trim, but look to stone, granite, or marble as your natural surface options.

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Do you love the look of natural stone countertops, but not their price tags?  Those high prices aren’t exactly written in stone.  For more affordable natural stone countertops, use smaller sections of stone, which are sold as large squares.  The squares can be placed side-by-side with the joints filled with grout.  These smaller stone squares …

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