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SURFACE
SOLUTIONS

Surface Solutions

by Stienie Greyling

orktops can transform countertop. Whether remodelling or
a kitchen or bathroom, building new, here are the factors to
Wbut with so many options consider when selecting a bathroom
available, choosing the perfect material, countertop: durability, cost, availability,
shade and texture to complement the installation and sustainability.
design and lifestyle is mind blowing. The best choice for the specific project
Trends come and go, above all, it is depends on the above factors along with
worth remembering that kitchen and available budget and personal style.
bathroom worktops are the most tactile
of all elements. A worktop is used daily, Flooring surfaces – hardwood.
cleaned regularly and touched more often Wood flooring is a classic choice, and
than one can imagine. even with the influx of wood-look flooring
The most popular materials for kitchen options, there will always be a market for
worktops are laminate, granite, solid wood, solid hardwood and engineered wood
quartz, glass, composite stone and stainless flooring.
steel; all have different advantages. It is There are five types of hardwood
important to look at all the factors involved floors: vinyl, laminate, parquet, solid and
to ensure that the worktop is tailored to a engineered hard wood flooring.
homeowner's needs.
Worktops are available at a variety of
price points, and this is a major factor
when it comes to decision making
for most households. From cheaper
laminates to expensive granites, what is
chosen is often driven by how much one
has to spend.
Many of the made-to-measure
worktops - marble, concrete, Corian are
pretty costly and can prove unrealistic if
one is working with a budget. Try opting
for a quality lookalike instead. Pre-cut
laminate worktops still provide gorgeous
surface design and durability without the
hefty price tag.
There are lots of materials to choose
from when choosing a bathroom

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