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 ...

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 ...

Solid surface countertops are made from solid synthetic materials like acrylics, epoxy resins and even concrete. They can be a single color or can have pieces of crushed quartz or recycled glass chips ...

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 ...

Choosing a kitchen countertop is a bit like dating—you want something attractive, reliable, low-maintenance, and preferably not prone to cracking under pressure. Maybe you're into the cool confidence ...

Q. In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new. I’m looking ...

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a pre-made plastic laminate countertop in your kitchen or bathroom.

It used to be that granite countertops graced only high-end kitchens. Increasingly though, the coarse-grained rock made mostly of quartz is providing surface support to homes of all income levels. "We ...

Waterfall countertops look like countertops that forgot to stop at the edge. Instead of ending where the legs or supporting sides of the countertop are, these appear to cascade down over the side of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A kitchen countertop should be more than functional. It's the focal point of a kitchen, and you should choose a material that is aesthetically ...

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?