Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Countertops
Your kitchen countertops are the workhorses of your house, taking on hot pans, sharp knives, water, and everything else your family can throw at them. And while they’re designed to last for many years, there will inevitably come a time when countertop replacement is necessary. Countertops fade, break, and degrade, making the kitchen not only less attractive but also less efficient. Of course, you can replace your countertops any time you want, to upgrade the look of your kitchen or make it more functional, but at some point, you will need to replace them. How will you know when it’s time? Look for these signs.
1. Your Countertops Are Cracked
Countertops are subject to near-constant pressure, as well as contact with sharp, heavy, and abrasive objects. Many countertops crack or erode from this sort of abuse, particularly wooden countertops. When your countertops are cracking, it is possible to repair them, but it is not the optimal solution, because it is difficult to find exactly the right color to patch them. It is not wise to decide to leave the cracks alone and just live with them, because dirt and bacteria can grow in the cracks, contaminating your food and kitchen tools. If your kitchen countertops are cracked or eroding, it is time to replace them, perhaps choosing a sturdier material.
2. The Counters Have Stains or Burns That Cannot Be Removed
If you clean your counters throughout the day, you should be able to keep most stains at bay. However, some stains are stubborn and can’t be removed, no matter how hard you scrub. Additionally, countertops sometimes become marred by burns, which are unsightly and impossible to repair. If you have had a kitchen fire, the damage may go far beyond a normal burn, causing structural damage. Even if the fire did not affect the structure of your countertops, smoke damage can damage them beyond repair. If any of these things have happened to your counters, it is time to consider new countertops.
3. Your Countertops Are Seriously Outdated
If you have a countertop in keeping with the latest trend, you should be setting aside money to update it. The hot trends in kitchen design will eventually go out of style, and keeping up can be expensive. If you live in an older house, with outdated countertops, replace them. If you want to have a beautiful kitchen, without having to replace your countertops every few years, choose countertop materials that are classic and not likely to go out of style.
4. You Are Renovating Your Kitchen
If you are already doing a full kitchen renovation, it’s smart to go ahead and replace your countertops at the same time, especially if you are adding to the kitchen. On the other hand, if you are just updating the kitchen and are not sure where to start, the countertops are a good jumping-off point. Changing out the countertops is a relatively simple and affordable thing to do, and it can change the entire look of your kitchen.
5. You Are Listing Your House and Want a Better Price
When you update your kitchen counters, it can dramatically improve the look of your kitchen, significantly raising your home’s appeal to potential buyers. Kitchen renovations offer an excellent return on investment, and adding new countertops is a good way to increase the value of your home.
6. Your Countertops Simply Aren’t Working for You
You can have the most beautiful counters in the world, and if they are too high or too low to function properly for you, they are not the right counters. Tall people, short, who use a wheelchair, or have some other reason to need countertops that are different from the norm can replace their counters with customized countertops and achieve the functionality they need.
Call Signature Marble and Granite for New Countertops
When it is time for new countertops, it is time to contact the team at Signature Marble and Granite. When you call us for a free estimate, we will send a team to you for a more precise consultation, working to meet your needs exactly and helping you choose the countertops and other kitchen elements that are perfect for your home. We are committed to doing the right thing for our customers, doing each job as it should be done, and providing each customer with a pleasant experience. Once we’ve installed your gorgeous new countertops, we’ll provide you with a one-year limited warranty, to give you peace of mind. A local Utah company, we take pride in helping you select the perfect countertops that you will enjoy for many years to come. Contact us today for your free estimate and consultation.