The propper choice of countertop is important for the success of your project. There are 6 major countertop materials: laminate, granite, quartz, solid surface, wood and tile. There are many manufactures of these products with a variety of colors, styles and textures to choose from. It is our job to give you the pros and cons of each material so that you can make the most informed choice for your tops. We feel that you can mix and match different products for your tops if you like. This can lend itself to more colors and textures and help keep costs down. When choosing a top you need to match your preformance expectations with the proper materials. There is not one type of countertop that will meet all of your needs, therefore, you need to prioritize your needs. You may want to do a top for a desk area and really like the look of stone however, stone can be cold to the touch when resting your arms on it and has little pits that will cause difficulty when writing. A solution might be a lamiante that complements the granite in your kitchen or using your granite with a  desk blotter pad. You may like to bake and want a top you can roll out the dough on. To keep costs down, you may do a section with quartz or granite and the balance in a laminate. You may want a seamless material with no seam between the sink and top, your choice should be a sloid surface top. We don't mind pricing one type of material verses another so that you can make the right choice for your project.