Bathroom counter tops do not necessarily need to be as sturdy as do the ones in a kitchen so those sturdy maple butcher block countertops that were chosen because they can handle all of the abuse that a kitchen counter top will undergo can remain in the kitchen. Bathroom counter tops are more about style and color than function.
Functionality is important in the bathroom, too, and a bathroom counter top should be, at the very least, easy to clean and certainly able to handle moisture. However, once these requirements have been met a person can focus on what is really important.
Bathroom counter tops come in a vast array of colors band are typically custom made, which leaves styling and design options open for the homeowner to express their own personal tastes. While they provide practical working space a bathroom counter top can still be very stylish and attractive.
Stainless steel counter tops are gaining popularity in modern styled bathrooms. Cultured marble counter tops, manufactured quartz counter tops or granite counter tops are very classy and sophisticated and look great in an elegant and high end bathroom setting. Natural stone counter tops are very durable and easy to maintain. Solid surface counter tops are a very popular choice in bathrooms as the are cost efficient, readily available in many color choices and easily maintained. Tile has long been a common bathroom counter top but having to clean the grout is a hassle. Many people still choose tile because porcelain tiles are inexpensive, very durable and can be used to make attractive designs. Larger tiles are now available which means fewer grout lines and less maintenance.
Maple butcher block counter tops are beautiful as well as functional and while the butcher block counter top is far more popular in the kitchen, they add a natural warmth and charm to a bathroom setting as well. Not only are they attractive and durable, but a butcher block counter top is cost efficient too. Maple butcher block counter tops are usually priced below other solid surface counter tops and far below granite, marble or quartz counter tops. To use a butcher block counter top in a bathroom where moisture is often present, a polyurethane protective coating is a necessary addition and this will need to be replaced, as water will cause the coating to peel eventually.
Bathroom counter tops are a great feature in which a person can express their personal sense of style as the options available when it comes to materials, colors and styles are so varied and vast.
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