In most kitchens, the countertops are a high-traffic area. On any given day, they'll see food and drink spills, utensil scrapes, heavy bags, and hot pans. At the same time, countertops take up a lot ...

In the early 2000s, granite countertop popularity skyrocketed, replacing longtime tile tops in kitchens whose owners battled broken tiles and stained grout. The durability and ease of maintenance won ...

Editor's Note: This article originally ran in the January 2007 issue of Kitchen & Bath Design. You can read the full article and see images of the finished countertop here When you talk to Hal Davis, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Kitchen counters are a must-have feature that you simply can't forgo. You use these surfaces multiple times a day, so they need to be durable ...