caught on, but I think is still less $ than granite. Happy countertopping. I am going through the same thing, but am going toward a cottage look with wood. (2 replies, last updated by fgf October 5, 2007)

Does anyone have any experience using soapstone as a kitchen countertop material? I have heard that it is very durable but may dent since it is softer than other stones. I am considering it for me kitchen, but I don’t know... (38 replies, last updated by chizmarj October 23, 2009)

Is Vetrazzo similar to quartz...I think it is, but I’m not sure. We recently remodeled our kitchen and selected Cambria quartz for our countertops, and we are very pleased. Quartz is virtually maintenance-free and has all... (2 replies, last updated by krighthand September 4, 2008)

Slightly off topic, but does anyone have one that they really like? Is it convection? I am microwave adverse. (0 replies, last updated by Squirreletta April 4, 2007)

I’m so excited!!! My new granite countertops are being installed right now. Just had to share. (2 replies, last updated by Mothership August 2, 2007)

So, I was up at 4:00 AM (don’t ask) watching infomercials and there was one for the Cuisinart Griddler. It looked pretty cool. Does anyone have any experience with these countertop grills? I’ve heard people complain... (6 replies, last updated by Ms. Ghost March 15, 2005)

I am moving and am remodeling the new kitchen right now, and am including a nice big island. I have decided to go with CaesarStone for the countertops (have it in my current kitchen and love it). On the island, my kitchen... (26 replies, last updated by Chemicalkinetics November 21, 2009)

of soapstone, try Atlantic Black granite with a matte finish enhanced with color enhancer. Granite properly sealed works well, but it can stain. We had a white granite countertop that stained like the dickens. If you get it and... (186 replies, last updated by Topper November 2, 2009)

seems to be the purchase of a counter-top convection oven. Let’s assume for the moment that there are no issues with availability and that price isn’t the driving factor. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks... (6 replies, last updated by Joe Blowe October 15, 2009)

slab(s) 2) Ensure the fabricator cuts the pieces you want from the places you want (ie that big translucent swirly bit should be by the window etc. ) 3) Ensure the fabricator cuts the bullnose from the strips right next to the... (5 replies, last updated by weezycom July 25, 2009)

I know there was a long thread about the best kitchen counter material (a couple of them I believe) but I don’t think travertine was discussed. A friend is installing a countertop in the bar in his family room. Another... (3 replies, last updated by RGC1982 April 16, 2009)

countertops. Bottom line is, even moderately serious issues are rare, but do occur, and it would be a good idea to have the granite tested before you install it. Apparently some of the newer sources of “unusual”... (13 replies, last updated by ClaireWalter March 8, 2009)

This is not meant as anything other than helpful — there is NO perfect countertop. EVERY SINGLE PRODUCT has drawbacks! It is up to you to determine whether or not you can live with the drawbacks. Lifetime guarantee or not,... (2 replies, last updated by Ruth Jones July 2, 2008)

Does anyone have stainless steel countertops in their home kitchen? Your experience in installation, cost and usage satisfaction, please. (2 replies, last updated by andreas July 26, 2007)

I really stupidly left a wet steel can sitting on the wooden countertop last night and I woke up this morning to find that it has left a dark semi circular stain. I scrubbed the stain to see if I could remove any of it, but all... (7 replies, last updated by renov8r December 20, 2007)