Granite comes in shades ranging from gray to red to blue to green and beyond.
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Quartz
Danielle Chiprut, the founder of Danielle Rose Design Co., has had enough withquartz countertops.
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It is also quite durable, though do be mindful that it tends to scratch easily.
Pick from warm Calacatta, light gray Carrara, moody black, and more.
Laminate Countertops
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Laminate countertopsare commonly used in rental spaces.
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She cites a lack of functionality and chipping as her main concern.
Ceramic Tile Countertops
Ceramic is a popular flooring material but is also sometimes used on countertops.
As a result, the grout between ceramic tiles shows signs of wear and then becomes difficult to clean.
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