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Anonymous wrote:White Carrara marble

+100

I’m doing quartz or quartzite that looks similar to white Carrara.

White Carrara marble=hard no

No quartz looks like marble

Quartzite can be nice but also does not looks like marble and typically very busy and beware of stones marked quartzite that are actually quite soft.

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Anonymous wrote:White Carrara marble

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I’m doing quartz or quartzite that looks similar to white Carrara.

Granite countertops are barely 30 years old. They can't classify as timeless.

Wood is probably the most timeless of all countertops given that wood countertops were used in kitchens going back hundreds of years, although prior to the 1920s that really meant kitchen tables and hutches, as no one had built in cabinetry for kitchens, only pantries. Second to this would be marble, but marble was historically the preserve of wealthy kitchens.

Lamanite is the most reliable bang for the buck countertop and will last decades without a problem.

Countertops are vastly overrated. Lamanite does the job just as well at a fraction of the price. Anything more than that is vanity. I knew this when we ordered countertops for our kitchen. We have beautiful cherry countertops for the island and most of the kitchen, and concrete look Corian for other areas. I didn't like most quartz, which looks like plastic marble to me, real concrete is very heavy, granite is too busy, and surprise, Corian had exactly what I wanted. There's a reason why Corian is very popular for hospitals and commercial settings.

End of the day, get the countertops you like and can afford.

Anonymous wrote:My favorites are white marble or soapstone, but my possibly minority opinion is that a subtle pattern granite will hold up over time. We have a black granite in our kitchen - it's nearly bulletproof and goes with almost any type of cabinetry. Our sellers put it in 20 years ago and it's still fine today.

We also have a non-speckled black granite that most people think is marble. It is fantastic.

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Anonymous wrote:Stainless steel

Yes! Like a restaurant kitchen.


Not in style but timeless. And very durable.

Love my stainless counter, with integrated sink (big and deep) and draining board. It’s really fantastic.

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Anonymous wrote:Black (ish) honed granite. More durable than slate or soapstone and not glossy.

My in laws in have black slate and it looks terrible because of oil staining and is chipped. Only 10 years old

Soapstone is extraordinarily durable—requires no maintenance, heat-proof, antimicrobial. They use it in labs for a reason. It does scratch, which can be an aesthetic issue for some. But it will last forever with no upkeep.

This is not all true. We have soapstone counters and love them, but they are not extraordinarily durable. They are actually softer than most counters, so you need to be careful about cutting on them or pushing down on them. They will scratch easier than granite or marble. They do require some maintenance. You should oil or wax them a couple of times a year.

Nope, don’t need to oil or wax. And durable means last forever. As I mentioned, they do scratch, which is an aesthetic matter. They’re easy to clean, and they don’t stain.

More here: https://countertopguides.com/guides/the-pros-and-cons-of-soapstone-countertops.html

Relevant quote: “While not as hard as granite, this material is more pliable. That means it is less brittle, so it won’t crack unexpectedly from stress or weight. In addition, soapstone is very non-porous, another important strength that sets it apart from granite, sandstone and slate. It doesn’t require the sealing that those materials do, and it is far less likely to stain when wine or oil are spilled onto it. The primary care that soapstone requires is a periodic oiling that keeps it looking its best and produces a natural patina as the years go by. In other words, it is done for aesthetic rather than performance reasons.”

My favorites are white marble or soapstone, but my possibly minority opinion is that a subtle pattern granite will hold up over time. We have a black granite in our kitchen - it's nearly bulletproof and goes with almost any type of cabinetry. Our sellers put it in 20 years ago and it's still fine today.

1. Wood
2. Metal
3. Light or dark stone with minimal patterning in honed finish

Anonymous wrote:Do not use granite whatever you do. That ship has sailed....

But I was assured in 1995 that it was timeless!

Anonymous wrote:True classic? Formica!

+1

Seriously, I d go for something that is not trendy... That you like.

True classic? Formica!

OP here. Anyone have camera marble? How’s the maintenance?

Anonymous wrote:Stainless steel

Yes! Like a restaurant kitchen.


Not in style but timeless. And very durable.

Stainless steel

Anything black or white. Soapstone or honed or leathered black granite or slate or any type of white marble.