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Get beyond the brand names and your countertop options really just come down to a handful of materials. Here's a look at seven of the most popular types of kitchen countertops available..

However, only those with a matte or fine-matte finish should be used for countertops. Never use a textured laminate for a kitchen counter; its raised ridges will start to show wear rather quickly.

Suggest a concrete countertop for a new kitchen, and most people think sidewalks, driveways and bridge abutments -- and say yuck. But when this wonderfully versatile material is used to make a ...

Interior-design experts shared kitchen designs that don't age well and trends people will regret. The pros said homeowners may want to rethink concrete countertops and breakfast nooks. They said ...