More stories about Countertops

• Salvaged Counters

  Heritage Countertops are made from hardwoods rescued from old buildings

• Paper Counters

  Richliteís Northwest Collection countertops are stronger than most stone and solid-surface offerings, says the company

• Butcherblock Alternative

  Teragrenís Bamboo Worktops are durable and environmentally friendly, says the maker

• Q&A: Hardwood Kitchen Countertops

  Q: A client wants me to glue up a hardwood kitchen countertop for him. Is this asking for trouble, or can it be done successfully? What potential problems should I be aware of?

• Goodbye, Thin Brown Line: Wilsonart Laminate Countertop Decorative Edges

  Eliminate the telltale "brown line" from laminate countertops with two new decorative edge options.

• Tight Radius: VT Pencil Edge Profile

  Achieve the tight radius usually seen on granite countertops in laminate with VT's new edge finish.

• Lava Lure: Pyrolave Volvic Lava Stone Surfaces

  Able to withstand high temperatures, acid, and corrosion, these enameled lava stone countertops add as much durability to a kitchen or bath as they do style.

• The Look for Less: Saving Money on Wood Countertops

  J. Aaron introduces lower-cost traditional and DIY wood countertop options that let customers save upward of 40%.

• Granite Savings: Working With Prefab Granite Countertops

  Prefabricated granite tops are a cost-effective alternative to custom slab counters.

• Solid Surfacing

  DuPont. The Corian Terra collection of solid surfaces, made with recycled materials, now includes 33 colors; five colors have at least 20% pre-consumer recycled resin content as certified by SCS.