Kitchen And Bath Ideas

Why Should I Consider Glass Countertops For My Kitchen?

For the discerning homeowner that has a unique room they wish to have stand out, or are looking for a breathtaking approach to either a kitchen or bathroom design, glass countertops are the leading edge and trendy new material that many are choosing for such projects. There are a variety of reasons that designers and homeowners alike are turning to glass, it can be completely customized based on each homeowner's taste and design requirements, and glass is also easy to care for and can give any room a high-end appearance.

All glass countertops can be completely customized with a choice of texture, color and finish so that the inherently unique characteristics of the glass are allowed to stand out. These countertops are becoming more and more sought after as they have the ability to give any room in the house a high-end appearance, more so than other common, synthetic surfaces. There are multiple advantages to considering glass for a countertop in your home; it is as strong and durable as any kind of natural stone, the textured finish make such things as dust, fingerprints and scratches nearly invisible and glass is naturally heat resistant so hot cookware can safely be placed on its surface.

There is a California-based company called Vetrazzo that has come up with one of the greenest surface materials currently available. The product is made up of recycled glass that is then combined with cement, additives and various pigments. Most of the glass found in this product comes from curbside recycling programs, while other glass can come from oven windows, windshields, sea glass and even reclaimed glass from demolished buildings. Every Vetrazzo surface has its own history and because of its high recycled content, it can help any business project qualify for LEED certification.

Choosing to use glass countertops in your home, for either your kitchen or bathroom, is a green alternative to granite, marble and poured concrete counter tops that are currently available on the market. Using glass for your countertops will give any home a contemporary look and while they are easy to maintain, allowing acidic substances, such as vinegar, to rest for any length of time on the surface will cause the countertop to "oyster", giving it the appearance similar to the inside of an oyster shell.