Granite
Granite features high density and hardness, wear-resistant and acid/alkali resistant, so it is an ideal material for kitchen counter tops or work tops. Dirt or chemicals are difficult to penetrate granite due to its high density and wear-resistant property. But the granite has length limit in fabrication, so it is not possible to make a kitchen countertop in one piece, which means it has seams. If the seams are not handled properly, the dirt or chemical can penetrate the seams where bacteria may produce. So we suggest to hire qualified workers to install the countertop or work top.

Stainless steel
Stainless steel kitchen countertops has a modern and fashionable look. The surface is very bright and clean-looking. There is no place on a countertop to hide bacteria, so it is the best anti-bacteria material among the six countertop material we introduce in this article. The disadvantage is that the surface of the stainless steel is easy to scratch and the scratch can not be restored. So we need to pay attention when cleaning a stainless steel countertop.

Wood
Some people like wood countertops because they are natural and have unique texture. Wood countertops are light weight and DIY friendly, so people like to do it themselves. But the wood surface is not wear-resistant and not acid/alkali resistant. The seams between each piece is difficult to control and when water get inside the wood, it will get mold and be degraded. So it is not as durable in use as other material.

Ceramic tile
Ceramic tile is a kind of man-made material, so the color, veins and patterns can be made identical. The ceramic tile is very thin and light weight comparing to natural stone tile, so we do not need to reinforce the base. The ceramic tile is durable in use and also fairly economic. But it is easy to broken when hit or putting hot or cold stuff on it. And also the seams between each tile are hard to clean.

Artificial stone
Artificial stone is made according to the property of natural stone and has become a replacement for natural stone in recent years. It has the physical property of natural stone. The veins and color of artificial stone are even more plentiful than natural stone. The artificial stone countertops can be made seamless, so it is easy to clean. The disadvantage is that it is man-made. Some people do not like man-made products, they just like something natural. If you do not care about it is natural or not, it is an ideal material for kitchen countertops.

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