COUNTER INTELLIGENCE — Cont’d from page 38
“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.
GRANITE IS STILL GOING STRONG, AND LAMINATE MAKES UP 40% OF THE MARKET, SQUARE-FOOTAGE WISE.
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40 Parade of Homes SPRING 2023
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