A fabricator’s advice on how to buy countertops in Tampa Bay

Have a remodeling plan in place before shopping for countertops

Before you go out shopping for your countertops, at least have a well-established remodel plan for your kitchen. Think about how long you will be living in that house, as well as other fixtures and cabinetries that will need to match your countertops. You will also need to consider the types of upgrades that are most popular in the surrounding homes.

A kitchen is the home hub in most houses, where cooking takes place, guest entertainment area as well as the relaxing area—your countertops must reflect all this. Countertops must suit your living space, compliment all your needs and taste.

Today, we have the most exiting varied countertops choices. Buying them will therefore require you to be equipped with enough information on how to buy countertops in Tampa Bay. 

Read on to get the best countertops buying tips, from an elite fabricator                                 

The most realistic countertops buying tips:

Function comes First- Every house is different. You therefore, do not expect your countertops to be a one size fits all material. Engineered and natural countertops are available in different types and colors, with some specifically made for certain kitchens and bathrooms. 

The first tip on how to buy countertops in Tampa Bay is to remember to rank the important features such as stain resistance, durability, ease of maintenance and cost before you get to purchase your countertops.

The signature style of your countertops- Feel free to shop around for the most appropriate slabs. 

Make sure you are comfortable with details such as the look, texture, feel, and color shades of the available slabs. Should your countertops be warm or cool to the touch? Are integrated sinks important to you? Would you like a seamless appearance and bright colors? These are some of the additional details to consider, not to mention smaller details such as countertop thickness, the overhangs and edge profiles. The end result should be nothing short of appealing to your eyes.

Mix up different types of engineered countertops- Each type of Tampa Quartz Countertops comes with its own unique strengths—from ease of maintenance to heat and scratch resistance features. Therefore how do you pick one from all the different types? Well perhaps you shouldn’t just settle for one. There are some Tampa Bay Countertop Fabricators who feel that you should mix up different type of quartz to produce the most ideal kitchen. 

Establish a budget before you buy countertops in Tampa Bay– This part is probably the hardest for most people, although it is the only way you will be able to lay down your options. In addition to the cost of the materials, remember to account for any other fees including delivery costs and installation fees, or any custom details you might need such as edge treatment, integrated sink or backsplashes.

Another important tips when buying countertops is to remember to take home a sample before purchase

Tampa Countertops come in numerous variations starting from the colors, patterns, and some tone qualities referred to as vein movement. Some countertops have uniformly speckled patterns, and are referred to as “consistent.” The other “variegated” slabs have a more disparate veining or swirls, and are mostly natural stone slabs such as granite and marble.

Unlike Granite countertops in Tampa, you can get multiple slabs of quartz in the same color, patterns and veining. To have a close idea of what your countertop will look like in your space, carry home a large sample from the showroom and try to envision it installed. Very small sample might not bring out the real picture.

To get more tips on how to buy countertops in Tampa Bay, visit the Tampa Bay Marble and Granite showroom and you will meet a countertops expert who will not only guide you through some of the most essential countertop buying tips, but will also be present from the time you choose your slab, to the final installation stage.