Recommendation for kitchen countertop

[PinkGlory]

I would like to replace my 22 year-old kitchen counter top but not sure what type of materials is good and durable.

Please advise if quartz is the in-thing now and if it's easy to maintain. Or what other better options.

Do you have any recommendations for contractors for this?

If I would like to also replace the gas stove, do I need to get the same current hole size?

Also, would you recommend a change in the sink? Although it's 22 years old, it's still good though has mild stains as it's beige in colour. I think it's porcelain.

Is there any other factors that I should consider?

Thank you.

 

[XcoldstarX]

1. Popular kitchen table top surfaces these days are quartz and sintered stone. Both are great choices, with sintered stone being more expensive.
As quartz are made using resin, they are not as stain resistant as sintered stone or marble. (i.e. if a piece of red dragon fruit is on the table top, and you don't clean it off within 5 minutes, the colour will eat into the table top)
Sintered stone are very stain resistance, but they are a little bit more brittle compared to quartz (since they are completely like stone, similar to marble)

2. Can't advise you on that, but I suggest you drop by kitchen table top surface suppliers like Hafary, and see if they have recommended contractors or not.

3. Not necessary. If you plan to change your cooktop together with your table top, you can consider changing to a difference size. But do take note if your carpentry can accommodate such a change.

4. Changing of sink is up to you. You may want to consider how the sink matches with your new table top colour and design.

5. Things to consider: price and your carpentry.

 

[ataurus]

Had to replace my countertop too, and changed the stove and sink at the same time. The new countertop can be cut to whatever size you want for a new stove and sink, provided the cabinet partitions below are not affected.

I was happy with the countertop contractor: Marc from SGKitchentop 9069-9052. He specialises in countertops and is as close to a wholesaler as you can get.

 

[qhong61]

I would like to replace my 22 year-old kitchen counter top but not sure what type of materials is good and durable.

Please advise if quartz is the in-thing now and if it's easy to maintain. Or what other better options.

Do you have any recommendations for contractors for this?

If I would like to also replace the gas stove, do I need to get the same current hole size?

Also, would you recommend a change in the sink? Although it's 22 years old, it's still good though has mild stains as it's beige in colour. I think it's porcelain.

Is there any other factors that I should consider?

Thank you.

Quartz easy to maintain.
Don't need regular cleaning.
Just wipe.

 

[kurt_629]

@TS,

if you are just replacing the top, you will regret as the bottom will give way eventually.

usually, change the whole kitchen cabinet - meaning top and bottom.

another good top is kompacplus, lasting and durable.

 

[kurt_629]

anyone using kompacplus or sintered stone as their countertop?

Can share reviews

 

[XcoldstarX]

anyone using kompacplus or sintered stone as their countertop?

Can share reviews

Using sintered stone. Looks good, stain resistant (I tried putting coffee, red dragon fruit, chilli sauce, soy sauce on it and letting them soak for 1 hr).

 

[kurt_629]

Using sintered stone. Looks good, stain resistant (I tried putting coffee, red dragon fruit, chilli sauce, soy sauce on it and letting them soak for 1 hr).

may i ask, how long have you been using?
10 yrs?

 

[XcoldstarX]

may i ask, how long have you been using?
10 yrs?

I just moved in to my new place this week.

 

[kurt_629]

I just moved in to my new place this week.

i see, still early to tell.

 

[qhong61]

i see, still early to tell.

Quartz good enough.
Already five yrs
Dont need cleaning.
Just wipe after kitchen preparation.

 

[tortoise18]

Dekton tech. From cosentino

 

[harky]

i use sintered stone

 

[PinkGlory]

Quartz easy to maintain.
Don't need regular cleaning.
Just wipe.

But may leave stains if not cleaned off almost immediately right? As I have children and they may not be that helpful in this

 

[PinkGlory]

Had to replace my countertop too, and changed the stove and sink at the same time. The new countertop can be cut to whatever size you want for a new stove and sink, provided the cabinet partitions below are not affected.

I was happy with the countertop contractor: Marc from SGKitchentop 9069-9052. He specialises in countertops and is as close to a wholesaler as you can get.

What material did you choose and how much did you pay? What's the size of your countertop?

 

[qhong61]

But may leave stains if not cleaned off almost immediately right? As I have children and they may not be that helpful in this

Training

 

[wacko]

But may leave stains if not cleaned off almost immediately right? As I have children and they may not be that helpful in this

there's always dark coloured quartz, stains won't show on it.

 

[boiboi123]

hello considering sintered stone vs quartz

sintered stone i see lian hin has, and quartz any recommendation? Caesarstone?

 

[yildun]

I am also looking to reno my kitchen. Personally I find counter tops a huge waste of money e.g. pay for 12 feet then cut up one big hole for hob (2-3ft) and another one big hole for sink (2ft), end up only 7 ft of countertop. Thinking of using large tile with good expoxy grout. Anyone moved away from the usual mainstream (expensive) countertops?

 

[Chalkycliffs]

I am also looking to reno my kitchen. Personally I find counter tops a huge waste of money e.g. pay for 12 feet then cut up one big hole for hob (2-3ft) and another one big hole for sink (2ft), end up only 7 ft of countertop. Thinking of using large tile with good expoxy grout. Anyone moved away from the usual mainstream (expensive) countertops?

You can request for the cut out pieces.

Ask them to polish the top and sides, glue some rubber feet on the bottom, you get trivets (pot stands).

They may charge extra for this additional work, though.

I did this with my quartz counter-top cut out pieces (3pc) .