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Making your house into a home is a long process; it needs a lot of time and money to be invested to finally feel like you’re home.
Your home is your sanctuary, a safe place you only share with those you are close to.
Finding the right designs is difficult but not impossible, and once you have found them, you want to keep them forever.
Unfortunately, nothing is forever, and at some point, everything needs to be upgraded and replaced.
If you’re seeing at least one of the following signs below, it’s definitely time to look for replacements.
1. Cracks, stains, burns, chipping
Wear & tear damage occurs no matter how careful you are with your countertops.
Nothing is unbreakable including those materials which are said to be as cracks and stains happen easily. For instance, the cases of laminate countertop burns are easily visible on the surface.
These cracks, marks and burns are rather unappealing, making the kitchen look worn, old and out of date, not to mention the dirt and germs they can store.
As for bathrooms, another matter to consider is the chipping of classical porcelain vanity countertops.
Again, it can happen with anything but porcelain is very fragile and you have to be extra careful if you want it to last a long time.
2. Your countertops are past their best
When you spend a good amount of time either in your kitchen or your bathroom, which let's be honest happens on a daily basis, esthetics are quite important.
Laminate and porcelain were big back in the days but their time has most likely expired.
While this may sound saddening, there’s not much you can do to turn back time.
However, choosing the right material for your new countertop can certainly help your case.
We offer granite, marble, quartz and quartzite slabs in a great variety of colors for you to find the best possible solution that completes your needs.
These materials have been here for a very long time and there’s no sign they would be going out of style any time soon.
3. New furnishing, changing shapes
Have you been thinking about redesigning your home and not sure where to start?
As an “all-inclusive” refurnishing can be a costly game, getting a new kitchen and bathroom vanity countertop is something that could be done on a lower budget and would still give a brand-new feeling to your home.
In case you were considering changing the shapes of your kitchen or bathroom, countertops are also needed to be redone.
For example, provided that you want to change your two-level bar island into a one-level island in the kitchen, a new bar top is also required for the execution.
Moreover, an undermount sink also will look very classy and modern in your bathroom as it’s easier to clean and looks much more attractive.
Remember a small update can make such a difference in look, style and add value to your home.
4. Selling your home
Making the decision of leaving your beloved home behind and looking for new adventures is a tough one.
Once you have decided, you need to think about your prospects and their needs, helping your home to be sold easier.
Having a nice kitchen and bathroom can definitely increase its value and here is why:
Those buying homes usually prefer to purchase a ready-made house on which they don’t have to spend a lot of money to refurnish and rebuild – it’s better to have those all part of their mortgage payment and not in extra cost that the new purchaser needs to spend in upgrades.
5. Silicone sealing cracks
A lot of people don’t even know about the dangers a cracked silicone line has not only in terms of their kitchen or bathroom but also their health.
Between the countertop and the backsplash, the silicone line can crack and give way to water to seep in behind the backsplash.
This results in the countertops getting bubbled up and the cabinet wood soaked, creating black mold in the back usually behind the countertop or by the heat of the dishwasher encouraging the mold growth.
If you see any signs of your countertop bubbling up or expanding, which is seen in awful deformation, it is a must to get new countertops for your home – and for your health.
So, let’s see what you need to know:
- cracks, chipping, stains or burns call for replacements
- if you have any of the above, your countertop’s time is probably up
- new furnishing and design can only mean new countertops and have the same result
- getting new kitchen and bathroom vanity countertops increases the value of your home
- cracked silicone sealing is dangerous for your health as it hides mold behind your countertops and the countertop should be replaced immediately
If you were thinking of getting new countertops for your home and reading these signs made you realize it really is time for it, don’t hesitate to contact us, ask for a quote or visit us in our showroom for a more personalized offer.
