Removing old countertops is usually relatively easy. You’ll want to use a scoring tool or a dremel with the appropriate blade to cut the caulking or grout that connects the top to the wall. Once you’ve cleared a gap between the top and the wall, you’ll want to get underneath the cabinet and remove the screws that connect the top to the cabinet. Once all the screws are removed, the top should lift right off.

New stainless steel countertops can be placed on top of the cabinets and screwed on from underneath the cabinets.

You can use our handy quoting tool to get an exact price on countertops. Typically, you can get laminate for a fraction of the cost of quartz or natural stone.

Stainless steel countertops are an affordable option for a porous countertop surface that is easy to sanitize. They offer a modern industrial look that compliment many cabinet styles.

The newest stainless steel countertops often come in marble patterns or solid colors. You may also want to opt for a high definition line of surfaces like Wilsonart HD. With increased color depth and resolution, new .

We don’t typically recommend painting stainless steel countertops since you’ll lose a lot of the advantages of the surface.

Laminate is extremely easy to maintain. Just wipe occasionally with a cloth and a mild detergent. There is no need to seal laminate like natural stone.