What's the most hardwearing material?
I like the look of a wood top but is this hard to maintain, or can it be painted with something to protect it?
2007-09-06 01:17:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
granite tops more money but worth every penny
2007-09-06 01:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an interior designer, I would agree with most of the previous answers: high gloss will show damage more. Matt is a safer and more practical option, and looks very attractive. I suspect that if you're interested in the gloss worktops you may already have gloss finish on the cupboards. If this is the case, a matt worktop would be a better idea on a design and practical level. A matt surface would frame and emphasize the gloss cupboards, whereas a glossy counter would be too much of a good thing.
2016-05-22 05:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wooden worktop looks gorgeous but you cannot protect it from scratching a marble or granite is most hardwearing but much more expensive.
2007-09-06 01:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by willow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look into corian or one of the other man made material it can be sanded if burnt ,or scrached, comes in many colors also much cheeper than granit. will last a life time,,,Good luck with your project, love odd jobs great and small, Ottawa Canada
2007-09-06 01:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just installed real wood worktops.They need finishing with a product called "Danish oil".It seems similar to french polish just applied with a rag and sets hard.The joy of it is that if it gets scratched it can be lightly sanded & recoated.Granite is great but V expensive
2007-09-09 07:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corian Worktops, as they are the best leading/selling worktop that customers desires to buy. Visit this website for more information and quote.
2014-09-12 04:29:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Granite. Expensive but hard wearing and easy to maintain.
2007-09-06 01:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marble is expensive but by far the best.
Marble is always exactly 4 degrees cooler than its surounding temp so is health for food etc.
Good Luck
2007-09-09 08:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u go to wickes have a look at there rang there u dont need to paint them or any thing has thay have a plastick sheeting over them
2007-09-06 01:55:46 · answer #9 · answered by peter j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Granite tops are the best i would say.
2007-09-06 01:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋