Dear Melanie: If you like glossy, easy-to-clean countertops, then a solid surface one is just what you need. These countertops are often made of a plastic material, such as acrylic, and have a very ...

Dear David: There are many types of durable countertops, but solid-surface countertops are particularly beautiful, durable and easy to care for. They are a bit on the pricey side as compared to some ...

Step-by-step instructions on how to install a pre-made plastic laminate countertop in your kitchen or bathroom.

Question: My old kitchen countertops are scratched and discolored. I want to replace them with new synthetic solid surface countertops. Are these very durable and should I try to install them myself?

Your countertops make a big impression on your kitchen's overall look because they're so prominent and eye-catching. When buying new kitchen countertops, your budget is often a deciding factor in what ...

In the late 1960s, DuPont revolutionized the countertop when it introduced Corian. This was a different type of material because it was not made of layers bonded together like the ubiquitous plastic ...