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Countertops come in various styles and materials. Countertop material includes solid, wood, laminate, ceramic tile, marble, granite, and stainless steel. The popularity of stainless steel appliances has spurred interest in stainless steel countertops to complement them. Stainless steel has long been used in restaurant and hotel kitchens. Stainless steel is durable, easy to clean, and a perfect choice for a sleek, modern style kitchen. Stainless steel is also heatproof and easy to sanitize.
On the negative side, stainless steel is noisy and tough on dishes and glassware. Stainless steel countertop also will show smudges.
Although stainless is stiff, it is usually installed over a full plywood substrate for support. Stainless steel countertops are usually made from 16-gauge sheet metal. If you buy quality and care for it properly, a stainless-steel countertop should remain looking good and last at least 15 years.
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