Counter Intelligence: Kitchen Counter Remodeling
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
While granite and synthetic counters may be popular, they may not be right for your kitchen remodeling style. Kitchen counter remodeling using timber can offer a whole new lease on life to the heart of your home.
The beauty of natural timber is much warmer than a cold, clinical, slab of stone. Even if you do scorch it, it is usually easy to remedy. Woods come in a glorious range of colors and grains, there is bound to be one that is just right for your kitchen style and your kitchen-remodeling budget. Everything from exotic, sleek, tropical timber through to close-grained, blonde, Nordic good looks. Timber is usually a lot more economical than granite or composites. Installation and edging options works out cheaper, and with more interesting edging designs. Seamless or even fancy edging is difficult to achieve with stone.
Finally, think about the impact your kitchen counter remodeling could have. Make sure you choose from a sustainable source, or you could even go retro and enjoy the benefits of well-seasoned timber that has been recycled.
About the Author
Sarah Christensen is experienced in home improvements. She graduated from King's College, University of London with a degree in Chemistry and Business Studies.
Counter Attack
Kitchen counters really get it with burns, spills, scratches, and stains. While most stone and synthetic counters can cope to a great extent, some still stain (like marble) and others can get scratched or damaged. This can be extremely expensive to remedy, that is, if repair is possible.The beauty of natural timber is much warmer than a cold, clinical, slab of stone. Even if you do scorch it, it is usually easy to remedy. Woods come in a glorious range of colors and grains, there is bound to be one that is just right for your kitchen style and your kitchen-remodeling budget. Everything from exotic, sleek, tropical timber through to close-grained, blonde, Nordic good looks. Timber is usually a lot more economical than granite or composites. Installation and edging options works out cheaper, and with more interesting edging designs. Seamless or even fancy edging is difficult to achieve with stone.
So How Do You Choose?
- Appearance. Think about the overall color; dark, pale, warm, or cool. Knotty grains look fantastic in country kitchens, where close-grained pale beech would be ideal for a modern apartment.
- Durability. Make sure you opt for timber from a reliable source that is properly dried and seasoned. A reputable supplier is essential.
- Kitchen Remodeling Budget. Wood counters can be far more affordable than some of the alternatives, but it is up to you whether you want imported exotic woods, or more affordable locally produced, durable American oak.
Finally, think about the impact your kitchen counter remodeling could have. Make sure you choose from a sustainable source, or you could even go retro and enjoy the benefits of well-seasoned timber that has been recycled.
About the Author
Sarah Christensen is experienced in home improvements. She graduated from King's College, University of London with a degree in Chemistry and Business Studies.
Start Your Renovation Here!
Get your free kitchen cabinet replacement quote when you fill in the fields below.
- Do you own or rent your home?
Deals for Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
-
This is an advertisement.
Dramatically improve the look of your kitchen with help from Sears—find out how to save $500 on select custom cabinet refacing or kitchen remodeling. -
Home Depot offers custom-built cabinet doors delivered and installed by a team of licensed professionals in just two to three days. Request a free, in-home consultation.
