Baltimore is a city known for its level headedness and perseverance. Even past sports icons like Iron Man Cal Ripken, Jr., Johnny U, and the 2000 Super Bowl Champion Ravens, seem to fit the hardworking, blue-collar mentality that defines Monument City. Why should your choice of countertops be any different? Laminate counters in Baltimore are known as a cost-effective and durable countertop solution: the perfect fit for homeowners who are more concerned with getting a great product than bragging about high price tags.
The Cost of Baltimore Laminate Counters
Since we're on the subject, let's start by looking at what laminate counter tops in Baltimore are likely to cost you. The price of laminate countertops varies widely, depending on the style you choose, whether you opt for extras like beveled or rounded edges, and the overall quality of the product line. That being said, you can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $10 to $20 per square foot for laminate, installation included. How does that play out compared to other popular countertop materials? Butcher block countertops run almost three times that amount, engineered stone will cost you four times as much, and for granite, expect to pay about five times what you would for an equivalent high-end laminate installation.
Benefits of Baltimore Laminate Counters
Besides the cost effectiveness of Baltimore laminate counter tops, there are many other reasons you owe it to yourself to give this countertop material a closer look.
Baltimore Laminate Counters and Durability
In fact, about the only area you'll hear people question Baltimore laminate counter tops is in the durability department. In the interest of full disclosure, laminate counters are not as tough, or long lasting, as engineered stone, concrete, or solid slab natural stone. Cut directly on the surface, and you'll leave a mark, and if you set a hot pot or pan on a laminate countertop, you'll leave a burn mark. On the other hand, if you protect your laminate counters in Baltimore with hot pads, cutting boards, and other common sense measures (all of which are recommended for the "indestructible" materials mentioned above, by the way), your laminate counters will last as long as you choose to keep them around.
If laminate counter tops in Baltimore sound like they might be what you've been searching for, talk to a contractor who is experienced in their installation about what it's going to take to install and enjoy laminate counters in your Baltimore-area home.
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