Features a discussion of wood butcher block counters. Learn about the pros and cons of kitchen countertops made from solid hardwood materials, and explore the butcher block countertop fabricator websites.

Read about granite, in the context of a kitchen counter top material. Learn about the pros and cons of kitchen counter tops made from solid granite, and browse selected granite counter top fabricator websites.

Features a discussion of the plastic laminate surfaces used for kitchen countertops. Learn the pros and cons of kitchen countertops made from laminate materials, and explore the many laminate countertop colors and styles offered by plastic laminate makers and kitchen remodelers.

Features a discussion of marble slab surfaces, as fabricated for kitchen countertops. View marble countertop photos and learn about this elegant kitchen countertop material.

Learn about engineered quartz, a material which is used for laboratory tops, kitchen countertops, and other work surfaces. Read about the pros and cons of countertops made from quartz, and browse quartz countertop fabricator websites for photos and specs.

Solid surface acrylic materials were first designed for countertop use back in the 1960s. Now available in many colors and patterns, these surface materials are popular alternatives to higher priced natural stone tops and budget priced laminate tops.

Stainless steel is a popular countertop material in commercial kitchens and residential kitchens alike. Learn about the pros and cons of stainless steel countertops, and find stainless steel designers and fabricators.