When you’re in the market for Neolith sintered stone or any popular stone countertops, you need to know how to properly get ready for this new addition to your home. Preparing for new kitchen countertops is not a difficult process – but it is an involved one. Make sure you know what to do when getting ready for the kitchen renovation of your dreams. Here are some important things to consider when choosing the right countertop materials, and how to ensure those materials last for many years to come.
How to Find the Right Material
Choosing a material for your kitchen countertops can be confusing if you aren’t sure what important elements to check off of your list first. There are a few ways to determine whether you want your new kitchen countertops to have natural or manmade stone:
Consider Your Budget
Probably the most important part of choosing a kitchen countertop is deciding on your budget. It takes a lot of time and careful consideration to come up with a budget that works, and you need to make sure that it’s a budget you can also stick with. After determining your budget, and promising yourself that you won’t overspend, you can see what your countertop options are.
Find Your Favorite Look
The technical and functional properties of the countertops are important, but what’s most important is that you find something that is aesthetically pleasing to you. Make sure that, when determining a new style and design for your kitchen, you pick one that you are really going to love and one that is possible to work with given your budget and chosen materials. Don’t design your countertops inconsistently from the rest of the house. One reason why customers are so in love with sintered stone is that it is aesthetically versatile, pairing well with just about any kind of home design.
Figure Out Your Everyday Use
The countertops are an important part of the structure of your kitchen, so keep that in mind when looking for a durable and beautiful material. Even if you aren’t keen on cooking, you still likely use your countertops a lot. In fact, you probably use your countertops more than you realize. If you live with a family, think about all the times you use the countertops to set down items, plates, food, drinks, and more. You may even rest some of your appliances on top of the counter.
How to Keep Your Countertops Safe After Installation
It’s important to learn about the proper cleaning methods and maintenance needs of your countertop before you commit to installation. Once your countertops are there, you’ll want them to provide spotless support for decades to come. Here are some ways to keep them safe:
Clean Up the Right Way
Whether your countertop is made from natural stone, granite, quartz, or sintered stone, it is bound to be a little absorbent. It is important to pay attention to the instructions given to you by the manufacturers of your countertop. Certain stones require abrasive cleaning solutions while others must only be cleaned using non-abrasive products. A lot of homeowners make the mistake of trying to clean their countertops with a wet sponge only; a proper cleaning process should be a multi-layered one.
Try to Avoid Extreme Temperatures
A lot of countertops are built to withstand heat, but they shouldn’t be constantly subjected to high temperatures. Leaving hot pans on the counter could cause irreversible damage that would be too expensive to replace or repair. Instead, you can use potholders and other devices to protect your countertop from extreme heat.
Experience Flawless Countertop Installation with Neolith
Our experts can help you reap the major benefits of a total sintered stone kitchen when you schedule a homeowner consultation with us today. Whether you are looking for professional advice to help you source a material or you just want to ensure that you are fully prepared for your new kitchen, we can help you every step of the way.
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