Your countertops make a big impression on your kitchen's overall look because they're so prominent and eye-catching. When buying new kitchen countertops, your budget is often a deciding factor in what ...

Countertop materials are often overdone and quickly become outdated. But design is cyclical, and good-looking, durable ...

Dear Melanie: If you like glossy, easy-to-clean countertops, then a solid surface one is just what you need. These countertops are often made of a plastic material, such as acrylic, and have a very ...

Homeowners searching for solid surface countertops in their kitchens and bathrooms have a wealth of options to choose from. With such selection, local countertop experts lend their advice on the most ...

Think that solid surfaces are just for the kitchen countertop? Think again. That smooth, seamless look that has been popular on the countertop for many years also is appearing in other parts of the ...

Dear David: There are many types of durable countertops, but solid-surface countertops are particularly beautiful, durable and easy to care for. They are a bit on the pricey side as compared to some ...

In the late 1960s, DuPont revolutionized the countertop when it introduced Corian. This was a different type of material because it was not made of layers bonded together like the ubiquitous plastic ...

Whether you are planning to do a complete kitchen renovation or you're looking to install countertops in a new house, deciding on the material to use can be confusing, even frustrating. One minute, ...

Question: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new synthetic solid surface countertops. Are these very durable and should I try to install them myself?