A guide to superior countertops with Caesarstone

Today, we’re talking quality countertops for your home. In the kitchen, bathroom or even the living room or staircase, superior finishes in countertops, floors or wall panelling are essential if you are looking for something that will last a lifetime, not easily damage, and add to the overall value of your property.

Here we take a closer look at some of the more popular finishes on offer today, with a special emphasis on the most popular countertop choices currently trending. Let this guide help you make the right choice for your own home. Granite: A popular choice within residential homes, granite is both durable and easy to clean. Granite offers a one-of-a-kind natural surface that is also heat resistant. But be warned, this surface is susceptible to burning and thermal shock – so take care to protect your granite surface from excessive heat and open flames. As each slab is unique with natural fissures and patterns, it may be difficult to match to another slab for a more uniform look in a big area such as an open plan kitchen. Granite also requires careful installation as it is quite heavy and can crack if it takes a hard knock or is cut incorrectly.

Marble: Marble offers timeless beauty and is also widely available today. Unlike granite and other solid surfaces, marble is a softer material which may succumb to stains and scratches. Maintenance thus becomes an issue and you would need to take special care of your marble countertops to avoid unsightly stains and scratched surfaces.

Concrete: A contemporary countertop finish, concrete is a great addition in an industrialised styled space. You can also choose to customise your concrete counters which may then be poured right into the frame in your home and left to set. As with any specially customised finish, this can be an expensive option.

Solid surfaces: One of the newer finishes on offer today, solid surface countertops are typically made from hard acrylic materials which are used to produce a solid countertop ideal for bathrooms and kitchen surfaces. Although a hard and durable option, solid surface countertops are not heat resistant and may succumb to burns and scratches, unlike the more popular stone finishes on offer.

Quartz: We love the versatility of a quality quartz finish. Often referred to as engineered stone countertops, quartz is equally elegant and one of the toughest countertops available today. Caesarstone is an original premium quartz surface – a polished, luxurious home and commercial interior surface that oozes sophistication and elegance. Not only is it a beautiful choice for classic and contemporary kitchen and bathroom designs but its durability, eco-friendly ratings and warranty make it the top selection for just about any project, no matter how big or small. With four collections on offer, Caesarstone offers a wide selection of colours, graining and movement developed to last a lifetime. This has become a benchmark brand in surfaces for the home and a well-established selling and buying point in the realty sector.