February 1, 2025

At Countertops and Cabinetry by Design we believe the material that is BEST for you is usually the one that suits the way you live and the way that you will use it.
If you are looking for a countertop for your kitchen and you love to cook, you will likely want a material that is stain resistant and easy to clean.
When your looking for a countertop that adds a WOW Factor choosing a stone with flowing color and detail will outway stain resistance.
There are materials available to enable you to achieve the look, feel and functionality you want and need.
We listed the basic material classes below to give you a starting point in your journey.

For the past 70 years Plastic Laminate Countertops have been the affordable option for almost any home.  There are numerous brands of laminate that are all made using the same basic manufacturing process.  Formica Brand Laminate made the laminate countertops popular in the 1940’s and 50’s.  Its available in thousands of colors and patterns to suite almost any taste.

Solid surface is a non-porous surface offering many design and performance advantages. The raw material is a sheet-good that can be cut, shaped and fabricated by a professional fabricator using techniques similar to woodworking. The sheets can also be thermoformed (heated and bent) into various shapes. This makes the material an excellent option for sinks, countertops, shower pans, wall dividers, workstations, backsplashes, bathtubs and numerous other designs.  

We recommend Corian Solid Surface by Dupont or Lx Hausys Hi Macs Solid Surface because they are both 100% Acrylic.

Quartz Countertops are a manufactured stone that is comprised of about 63% quartz stone by volume.  The additional 37% that is binders and fillers is what gives quartz the non-porous surface that stands up to most spills and everyday use and is the reason that it will never need to be sealed.  When choosing quartz material to use on your countertop, pick a brand that will stand behind the fabricator and ultimately stand behind you in the event of a warranty claim.  We recommend Lx Hausys Viatera, Corian Quartz and StoneMart Quartz because of our longstanding relationships and the fact that we NEVER have issues with the products.  They cover just about every color option and the products is almost always available.

Granite Countertops are extracted from the earth.  The blocks are sliced and polished and delivered to the fabricator to custom cut into the shape of your countertop.  Granite is known for its beauty and elegance and the ability to stand the test of time.  CAC by Design’s granite countertops are the best choice when selecting granite for your home.   

Tile Countertops are the goto countertop surface for the DIY.  With unlimited choices you are only limited by your imagination.

Wood “Butcher Block” Countertops are a beautiful option.  They are available in many colors and wood species.