| Kitchen countertops are made up of different | | | | which affect their look. Thus, they can't be used as |
| materials like wood, marble, stainless steel and | | | | cutting boards directly. Furthermore, when water |
| ceramic. Stainless steel countertops are preferred | | | | dries on their surface, it leaves temporary spots |
| over others as they are easy to maintain and give | | | | which need to be cleaned. Sometimes fingerprints are |
| the kitchen a very elegant and contemporary look. | | | | also noticeable. Being hollow from inside, they make |
| They are available in various prices that start from | | | | clamorous sound. The sound can, however, be |
| eight hundred US dollars and can go as high as fifteen | | | | reduced by padding it with wooden blocks. |
| hundred US dollars depending upon the quality of | | | | The countertops usually come in three styles; an |
| steel, size and brand. | | | | L-shaped countertop with a fitted steel sink; Island |
| Stainless Steel Countertops have several advantages | | | | style and Straight countertop. L-shaped countertops |
| over other countertops-they are hygienic; as the | | | | are quite expensive compared to the other two. |
| surface of the stainless steel countertops is non | | | | Commonly, a meter of the countertop costs fifty to |
| porous which leaves no place for bacteria to hide. | | | | seventy five dollars. There are separate charges for |
| With just one wipe of the soft cloth, the countertop | | | | fitting of countertop, backer, sink as well as |
| starts shining unlike others where you have to rub | | | | transportation charges. The standard thickness of the |
| the surface several times to remove the stain. It is | | | | slab is kept at four inches; both for commercial and |
| heat resistant; you can place hot pan on it without | | | | residential use. The stainless sheet comes in different |
| having to worry that the countertop surface might | | | | quality that is measured in the unit of gauges. |
| get a gouge. The countertop is corrosion resistant | | | | Brands that are well known for manufacturing of |
| too as compared to other metals countertops such | | | | countertops and kitchen accessories are Elkay, |
| as copper which are oxidized after few months of | | | | DuPont, Cambria, Silestone and Fromica. Before |
| installation. The stainless steel countertops reflect light | | | | purchasing the stainless steel countertops, it is |
| which make the kitchen look much brighter and | | | | necessary to thoroughly survey the local fabricators |
| spacious. | | | | and take advice from National Association of |
| One of the disadvantages of these steel countertops | | | | Remodeling Industry. Comparing the countertop |
| is that they are prone to scratches by sharp objects, | | | | prices on the internet can be useful. |