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Zeek's Kitchens & Bath 732-544-9001 |
Countertop Comparison |
| Feature | Postform Laminate | Self-Edge Laminate | Solid Surface | Natural Stone | Man Made Stone |
| Scratch Resistance | Good | Good | Better | Excellent | Excellent |
| Stain Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good (must be sealed periodically) | Excellent |
| Heat/Burn Resistance | Poor | Poor | Good (short exporsure time only) | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mold/Mildew Resistance | Good | Good | Excellent | Good (must be sealed periodically) | Excellent |
| Repairable | Poor | Poor | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
| Seamless Appearance | Depends on layout | Depends on layout | Excellent | Depends on layout | Depends on layout |
| Non-Porous | Better | Better | Excellent | Good (must be sealed periodically) | Excellent |
| Price with temp/install (approx per sq ft) |
$20 - $25 | $25 - $35 | $60 - $80 | $50 - $83 | $52 - $70 |
| Sample kitchen price* | $900 | $1,100 | $2,400 | $1,900 | $2,000 |
| *price includes 35 sq ft of countertop in a standard or level 1 color plus installation of the countertop & stainless steel sink (but not the cost to buy the sink). | |||||