Other Countertops
Other Countertops: Butcher Block, Laminate & More
After something different than everyone else? There are plenty of alternative countertop surfaces including wood, plastic laminate, bamboo, stainless steel, and concrete. Limit down your choices by considering your style, budget, usage & willingness to maintain.
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Laminate
Countertops
Very affordable option with thousands of colours and textures, many mimicking natural stones. Laminate is stain-proof, heat-resistant, making it well-suited for commercial use. Limitations include durability, chipping more easily, scratching, and no undermounting of sinks.
Concrete
Countertops
Popular for industrial or rustic looks. Poured in place, concrete can be seamless, raw, or custom-stained, with polished or matte finishes. Can be mixed with glass. Quite durable, but porous so will stain without frequent sealing. Small cracks may develop with time.
Butcher Block
Countertops
Consists of laminated lengths of wood, cut to varying sizes; can be custom-stained or left natural. Great in rustic or farmhouse-style rooms. Wood is very porous, requires more maintenance for sealing, keeping bacteria from lingering. Stains easily with spills.
Alternative
Countertops
Kitchen design by Field Architecture, photo by Joe Fletcher, via Dwell Magazine.
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