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If your kitchen is the most important room in your home, trust us in saying that you are far from alone. So if your kitchen is outdated and tired, it’s no wonder that you want to revamp it with a new countertop.

There are lots of ways that you can go about remodeling your kitchen. There’s flooring to think about, along with cabinetry and appliances. But here at Washington Marble Works, we recommend that our customers start at the countertop and move from there.

The countertop acts as the foundation of the room, the base point that pulls everything together, the beating heart of the kitchen. So once you make the decision to replace it, everything else will fall into place.

Prioritizing Your Countertop

Replacing your countertops can bring major benefits. Keep reading to find out what they are.

• You can increase your home’s value.

Not all revamps and remodels are equal. In fact, some projects can even do harm to your home’s value—but that is not the case with countertop replacements. Both major and minor kitchen makeovers offer a good-sized return.

This is especially true if you replace your countertops with something timeless and popular, like granite or quartz. This will not only raise the value, but it will also raise the appeal to buyers.

Just make sure to hire the right team to complete your installation—that way, you can be sure the job is done right. Washington Marble Works has the skills and expertise that you need!

• Your kitchen aesthetics will be improved.

Spending time inside a worn-out, out-of-date, out-of-touch kitchen can bring you down. When you give your kitchen a new look, you’ll want to actually spend time there. Redefine your space by upgrading the countertops and creating an entirely new atmosphere.

• You can toss out damaged materials.

Lots of activity happens in the kitchen, which means that your countertop will likely show signs of age after a while. That wear and tear can take a toll in the form of burns, scratches, and cracks, and that type of damage is enough to want to replace them. If you find yourself constantly worrying about damage, invest in something durable—like granite—that you won’t have to fuss over.

• You’ll enjoy less maintenance.

If you had an outdated countertop made of laminate or painted hard surface, you’ll be glad to know that replacing it with something like granite or quartz is a big step down in the maintenance department. And with these stones, it’s super easy to match your kitchen’s existing aesthetic because they come in so many designs and colorations.

Renewing Your Kitchen

Replacing your countertop is what you need to wake up your tired kitchen and bring it into the twenty-first century. Get in touch with Washington Marble Works today at (253) 891-1823 for an estimate on your project.

Since COVID, hygiene has made its way to the forefront of many people’s minds. Since the kitchen is a place that can get quite dirty, homeowners want to do what they can to keep their space clean.

A great way to keep your environment clean is to invest in antimicrobial countertops. These types of countertops prevent the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, mold, and mildew—things that love to flourish in the kitchen under the right (or wrong!) set of circumstances.

So people are wondering, Are stone countertops resistant to bacteria and other pathogens? Here at Washington Marble Works we’re excited to tell you that yes, they are. Quartz, marble, and granite are three of our best bacteria-resistant materials.

Quartz

Engineered quartz countertops are some of the best antimicrobial options because of how they’re made. These countertops are formed by combining natural quartz with polymers and resins that bind the particles together and seal the pores of quartz, transforming it into a nonporous material. This nonporous nature makes it easy to clean and highly resistant to bacteria. It’s a win-win!

These countertops are so easy to clean—all you need is a damp sponge or cloth to wipe up spills. You can also use a mild cleanser like dish soap, just make sure to rinse it off thoroughly after you scrub, because soaps can leave behind a film that dulls quartz’s shine.

If you’re interested in the look of natural stone without the maintenance that those countertops are known for, engineered quartz is a viable and hygienic option.

Natural Stone

Natural stone is inherently more porous than quartz, but it is still naturally resistant to bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs. When you seal these countertops, they are just as nonporous as quartz and are pretty easy to clean and maintain too.

All you need to clean granite with is a sponge and soapy water. Wipe it down, rinse it off, and you’re done. Make sure to stay far away from cleaners like vinegar, Windex, and bleach, though, because those can weaken the sealant of granite and give bacteria the opportunity to sneak in.

There are tons of natural stone options to choose from—options that have varying degrees of porosity and all sorts of designs and colorations.

Your Clean Home

The countertop you choose plays a role in how clean your home is overall. Make sure you choose one that fits your hygiene needs. Get in touch with Washington Marble Works today to learn more!