In the kitchen and in the bathroom, countertops are surfaces that play a much more important role than can be imagined. Valiantly welcoming our daily actions, they are both practical and aesthetical, often being a focal point of the room's decor. Countertops are offered in a wide array of colours and materials. Prices vary widely, providing options that fit all tastes and budgets.

Over time, we have written numerous articles about countertops and their different materials. In order to make things easier for you, we have gathered all of these articles in one place, so that you can access them easily without having to search for hours. The following article mostly refers to kitchen countertop renovations but the content also applies to bathroom countertops or other places where this element can be installed. 

Stone countertops

Stone is often one of the first materials that comes to mind when thinking of changing a countertop. It exists in several forms, which means that prices vary and styles are adapted to all tastes. Here are a few articles about the different types of stone countertops: 

• Stone Kitchen Countertops

• All About Granite Countertops

Photo: Flickr-Peter Alfred Hess

The other countertop materials

You will notice this when visiting hardware and home renovation stores: countertops are built out of a broad range of materials. The following articles cover some of these materials: 

• Are concrete countertops right for your kitchen?

• How to repair cracks in your concrete countertop

General articles about kitchen countertop renovation and installation

Are you having a hard time choosing which material works best for you and looking to compare prices? The following articles will help you to find this information: 

• How to choose your kitchen counter?

• Price guide: kitchen countertops

• How to get a kitchen countertops for less than $100

• How to replace a kitchen counter

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Other articles that can be useful when renovating a kitchen countertop

Lastly, here are a few general articles on renovations and, more precisely, kitchen renovations, which can be useful:

• Home renovation price guide

• Price guide: kitchen renovations

• 10 examples of kitchen renovation projects

• Renovating a kitchen: things to take into consideration

Cover photo: Flickr-  Marina Hadjisolomos