• Real Estate Professionals
  • Service Providers
First American Home Warranty
  • Request Service
  • Sign In
  • 888.875.0533
  • Get a Quote
  • Menu
Request Service Sign In

Homeowner

  • Overview
  • Why Buy a Home Warranty
  • What's Covered
  • How to Request Service
  • Home Warranty Reviews
  • Get a Quote
  • Home Appliance Warranty Coverage
  • Budget Protection
  • What is a Home Warranty?

Service Provider

  • Overview
  • Why Join Our Team
  • Home Warranty Network 101
  • Service Provider Testimonials
  • Service Provider Application

Real Estate Professional

  • Overview
  • Why Choose First American
  • Sample Coverage
  • Locate Your Area Manager
  • CRES Home Warranty
  • Real Estate Testimonials
  • Marketing Materials

Resources

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Case Studies and Testimonials
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Home Maintenance Tips
Menu

Sign In / Register

  • Email Address is required.
  • Password is required.
Register Forgot Password
Request Service Sign In
  • Blog Home
  • Budget Smart
  • Home Care
  • Home Maintenance
  • Home Warranty
  • Homeowner Tips
  • Lifestyle
  • Real Estate
  • Archives
8 Alternatives to Granite Countertops
Homeowner Tips

8 Alternatives to Granite Countertops

Looking for something unique to use when installing new countertops in your kitchen and bathrooms, other than granite? These beautiful alternatives are sure to make a statement.

Wood

Wood Countertop

The Pros

Wood is readily available, sustainable, comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes, and is fairly affordable

The Cons

Natural finishes require oiling and you must also be vigilant to keep the surface dry

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Countertop

The Pros

Heat and germ resistant, modern

The Cons

Will show scratches and fingerprints, can be very noisy

Marble

Marble Countertop

The Pros

Softer stone than granite, easier to cut and work with, heat resistant, durable, sustainable, and beautiful

The Cons

Easily scratched and stained

Soapstone

Soapstone Countertop

The Pros

Durable, dense, ages well, and cost-effective

The Cons

Rough texture, requires maintenance and doesn't come in a wide range of colors

Quartz

Quartz Countertop

The Pros

Extremely durable and very scratch, stain, and heat resistant

The Cons

Can discolor over time if in direct sunlight, and may not look as seamless as granite when covering a large space since they are usually manufactured in pre-determined sizes

Ceramic Tile

Ceramic Countertop

The Pros

Heat resistant and comes in every color imaginable

The Cons

Grout can become easily stained, the counter surface is uneven, and tiles can often crack

Concrete

Concrete Countertop

The Pros

Very durable if sealed, heat resistant, and has a wide variety of textures

The Cons

Can be easily stained with water or heat damage if not stained, not many color options, can seem oupated

Glass

Glass Countertop

The Pros

Heat, stain, and germ resistant, and very customizable

The Cons

Can chip or break depending on tempering, may show fingerprints

This article is about...
  • Home improvement
  • Kitchens
  • Bathrooms
  • Checklists
4 Steps to Remove Air in Water Lines
Homeowner Tips

4 Steps to Remove Air in Water Lines

What Is a Heat Pump and Should You Make the Switch?
Homeowner Tips

What Is a Heat Pump and Should You Make the Switch?

Oven Not Heating Up? 7 Oven Repair Tips You Can Try
Homeowner Tips

Oven Not Heating Up? 7 Oven Repair Tips You Can Try

Couple shopping online

Get a personalized home warranty quote

It only takes a few minutes

View home warranty plans that could save you hundreds to thousands of dollars each year.

Get Started Today

Popular Articles

water heater temperature
What's the Best Temperature for Your Water Heater?
Finding a home's shutoffs
Where to Find Your Home's Shutoff Valves
Ceiling fan direction
Which Way Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn?
When to change water filter
How Often Should You Change Water Filters?
Home warranty repair
What is a Home Warranty?
Change dishwasher filter
Does Your Dishwasher Have a Filter?
garbage disposal tips
What Can Safely Go in the Garbage Disposal?
Grout cleaning guidance
Guide to Care, Cleaning, and Maintenance of Grout
Changing air filter
How to Change the Air Filter in Your HVAC System
Converting your garage
Garage Conversion Ideas

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to manage your sessions, manage content, and improve your website experience. To learn more about these technologies, your options, and about other categories of personal information we collect through this website and how we may use it, please see our privacy policy. This notice is effective for your use of this website for the next 14 days.

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Accessibility
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
© 2023 First American Home Warranty Corporation and its licensed subsidiaries. All rights reserved.