"They're taking a picture of the nicest
marbles that exist in the world, printing it
on the top of the tile, and making the tile,"
Sherritt says. "They look outstanding."
Expect porcelain to have a price point like
that of higher-end quartz — anywhere in
the $50-$200 range per square foot. The
two counter types also have similar heat
resistance (though porcelain may hold up
better against scalding pots and pans) and
endurance (both are difficult to scratch or
stain).
Despite its popularity, quartz isn't the only
big-selling countertop at present. Granite
is still going strong, and laminate makes up
40% of the market, square-footage wise.
Sherritt says laminate does perform poorly
in the long-run — it's prone to scratching
— but on the plus side it's affordable,
doesn't make a loud noise when you
set a glass or plate on it and it can be
surprisingly chic.
"The laminate manufacturing companies
over the last five years have done a really
good job of keeping people interested with
better designs," he says.
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
— Cont'd from page 38
Cont'd on page 42
GRANITE IS STILL GOING STRONG,
AND LAMINATE MAKES UP 40% OF
THE MARKET, SQUARE-FOOTAGE WISE.
40 Parade of Homes SPRING 2023
