Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops with Personalized Elegance
Countertops are available today in a wide choice of materials and options. Your aesthetic and design requirements are limited only by your imagination, and American Cabinet’s design team will help you choose the product that will meet your criteria and your budget.
Granite
This is the material of choice in many elegant kitchens and baths. It is a natural stone that is available in many beautiful colors and will enhance any kitchen and add to its value. Granite is porous and it is recommended that it be periodically sealed to avoid stains, but with a little care it will last a lifetime.
Marble
Marble will impart a luxurious look as a counter material, but does require some maintenance as it is porous and should be sealed to avoid staining. With proper care it can give a special look to an island or other featured area.
Soapstone
This aesthetically pleasing natural stone has a rich, warm and old fashion look. It is grey/black or greenish in color and is extremely dense. Mineral oil can be rubbed on to darken the stone to a very deep tone. Since one of the components of soapstone is talc, it feels smooth to the touch. Soapstone is not absorbent like granite or marble and any surface staining can be scrubbed or sanded off.
Engineered Stone
This counter material is nonporous and is composed of 90 percent or more quartz particles that are bonded together by resins. It is much more stain resistant than granite and, being nonporous, it does not have to be sealed like granite. It is a highly durable material and is available in a large choice of colors. American Cabinet offers several brands of engineered stone products:
Solid Surface
An advantage to this type of countertop material is that scratches can be sanded. It is available with molded sinks and backsplashes seamed directly to the countertop and the material is highly machinable. Stain resistant and seamless, it is available in a rainbow of colors and custom made to your specifications. Brands that we offer are:
Laminates
Laminate countertops offer personalized style at affordable prices. Made of resin coated synthetics and available in many colors and a variety of textures, they combine beauty, durability with easy maintenance and affordability. American Cabinet supplies well known brands such as:
Laminate tops are available as postform or in custom styles which include square, bevel, or wood edge.
Postform laminate countertops are prefabricated and have rolled front edges and backsplashes.
Custom style countertops are available in the greatest number of colors and may be customized for almost any kitchen installation. They may be made with a square edge, beveled edge, or the very popular wood edge.
Wood
Wood countertops provide warmth and elegance to your kitchen. Available in a variety of different wood species, grains, and finishes, wood will add a unique look and enhance your kitchen design.
Wood is green and fully biodegradeable. It is versatile material, but will require some care, as does your fine furniture. It must be kept dry around sink areas and after spills, but with proper care, wood countertops make a beautiful accent piece.
