The Biggest Misconceptions about Kitchen and Bathroom Vanity Countertops

1. Price

The most common misconception about getting new kitchen and bathroom vanity countertops is that they’re very expensive, especially if you want them to be quality and custom made to your home.

The truth is that the price depends on a lot of factors and speaking generally about them would be a mistake.

It is important to know that countertop prices vary based on the chosen material, the total square footage needed as well as your vision for your kitchen and bathroom.

Prices start at approximately $500 for an average sized bathroom vanity countertop and at approximately $2,000 for an average sized countertop.

These approximate prices are based on using premium quality slabs and advanced technology to produce the highest quality countertops for your home.

1.1 Cheaper and better?

While getting your countertops for a cheaper price could potentially mean saving some money, in the long run, you will probably end up spending more on them.

Here is why:

In the case of stone countertops, if something is offered at a cheaper price there’s a chance they are purchasing lower quality slabs and not premium ones as well as less advanced machines to fabricate the slabs.

Lower prices could also indicate the type of manufacturer they purchase their slabs from.

Countertops are definitely a long-term investment like cars or houses, and there are several options to choose from.  

Let us help you find the most suitable countertops for your home and your budget.

Zsolt Granite Corporation offers a square-foot program for all of our in-stock slabs which means that you only pay for whatever is used for your countertops and not for the entire slab.

2. No kitchen and bathroom for 7 days

A very popular myth is that new countertops mean that your kitchen and bathrooms will not be available for use for a week or more.

The truth is that the templating only takes an hour or so depending on the square footage of your kitchen and bathroom.

The template is done over existing countertops (unless you are getting new cabinets) and your new kitchen and bathroom vanity countertops are installed within a day so you are only without a sink for 1-2 days.

Our installers are highly skilled and have a lot of experience, therefore, they’re very efficient in their jobs.

Calling the plumber one day before the installation to disconnect the and one day after to reconnect them can add to his time frame but essentially, the process from template to install takes 7-10 days.

3. Sealing needs to be updated every 2 to 3 years

Another common misconception is that stone countertops have to be sealed all the time.

While it true that every so often sealing is recommended to be updated, there is no need for your countertops to be sealed every 2 to 3 years.

When kitchen and bathroom vanity countertops are purchased with sealing, the frequency of updating their sealing depends on the material and the quality of sealant used.

To minimize the possibility of stains, we offer a 15-year micro-sealer for natural stones to help protect your new countertops, meaning you won’t need to seal your countertops again for 15 years!

4. Countertops are high maintenance

Over the years we have heard many customers being worried about the high maintenance of stone countertops but in reality, they’re just as easy to clean as anything else in your home.

With the proper sealing, stone countertops like granite, marble, and quartzite require no special treatment just simply daily maintenance like wiping spills off and keeping them clean – this will prevent your countertop from any stains and being unhygienic.

5. Quartz is much better than granite

Quartz countertops have become very popular over the last few years and now they are widely believed to be better than granite countertops.

While we acknowledge quartz’s popularity, this is not completely true; of course both materials have their advantages and disadvantages but saying that one is better than the other would be inaccurate.

A lot of people believe that quartz is harder than granite, therefore more difficult to destroy.

The argument is valid in case of stones but not countertops.

Quartz used as countertop becomes much softer than granite during the manufacturing, resulting in being easier to scratch in its countertop form.

Let’s compare the two materials:

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As for heat resistance, we recommend using a trivet or pot holder to prevent heat transfer from pans and hot pots damaging your countertops.

Is there anything else that you have heard and makes you skeptical about kitchen and bathroom vanity countertops?

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