Dear Melanie: If you like glossy, easy-to-clean countertops, then a solid surface one is just what you need. These countertops are often made of a plastic material, such as acrylic, and have a very ...

Your countertops make a big impression on your kitchen's overall look because they're so prominent and eye-catching. When buying new kitchen countertops, your budget is often a deciding factor in what ...

Are you thinking of remodeling your kitchen? Have you ever wondered what goes into fabricating and installing new countertops? I recently had the opportunity to visit the Cambria plant in Kent and ...

When it comes to the kitchen, the countertop is where all the action happens - that's why durability is essential. Its aesthetic value, too, is key, being the dominant visual focus in the space. We ...

Laminate countertop material is a low-cost, durable alternative to solid surface and quartz countertops. Another advantage of laminate is that you can do it yourself. With particle board, contact ...

If you're looking at natural stone-adjacent options for your kitchen countertops, there are several choices open to you. Quartz countertops are probably the most popular, but you'll also come across ...

Choosing a countertop material for your kitchen is a big decision and can affect not just your cooking but the appeal and ...

Homeowners searching for solid surface countertops in their kitchens and bathrooms have a wealth of options to choose from. With such selection, local countertop experts lend their advice on the most ...

In this age of high-priced construction, countertops are getting as hard to choose as plumbing fixtures or light fixtures. There are the solid-surface materials such as Corian, Gibralter and Avonite.

Question: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new synthetic solid surface countertops. Are these very durable and should I try to install them myself?