08 May The Best Countertop Options for Cooking Enthusiasts
If you love to cook at home, then you know how much daily use your countertops can get. This makes investing in the right countertop material for your kitchen all the more important. But which countertop material is best for you as a self-proclaimed home chef?
Granite, quartz, and marble are among the three best options, each offering unique advantages to those who love to cook or bake. Here is a brief look at granite, quartz, and marble as the ultimate countertop materials for foodies.
Granite
Granite is perhaps the most durable option available for those who use their countertops frequently to prepare food. When properly and regularly sealed, it will resist staining even from things like wine, tomato juice, and lemon juice. Plus, the sealed, nonporous surface will make it easy to keep your countertops free of bacteria. Granite is also known for its high resistance to heat, meaning you won’t have to worry about setting hot pans and dishes on your countertops (though trivets are still a safe bet). It is also resistant to the everyday scratching that countertops are exposed to. Like marble, granite is naturally cool to the touch, making it an ideal work surface for baking and candy making.
Quartz
Many kitchen fiends will tell you that quartz is, hands-down, the number one pick for kitchen countertops—and we can’t say we disagree with them. Like granite, quartz is highly heat resistant and resistant to scratching. Plus, unlike granite countertops, there is no need to seal quartz countertops regularly. This means that you never need to worry about staining, and you can easily clear bacteria from the surface of your countertops. Because quartz is manufactured (from ground quartz, polyester resins, and pigments), it is also especially easy to repair if damage does occur.
Marble
Marble, while not quite as durable and stain resistant as granite and quartz, is still a highly durable countertop option. Marble is especially a favorite among bakers for a number of reasons. First, it’s naturally cool to the touch, making it great for rolling out dough and preparing other baked goods. In addition, marble is easy to clean, even after messy baking jobs. As an added bonus, many food photographers consider marble the most beautiful surface to work with in their photography. So if you frequently take photos of your creations, marble countertops can lend a beautiful and professional touch to your photos.
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