Popular Counter Top Materials for San Diego Outdoor Living Spaces
As San Diego Landscape Designers, outdoor living spaces are our specialties. Whether your installing a full outdoor kitchen, or a small built-in fireplace we are here to guide you in selecting the best materials to customize your outdoor living space. One particular area of focus are counter tops: Stone, tile, concrete, and quartzite are all ideal selections for countertops. Below are a few examples of our most popular counter-top and cap materials.
QUARTZITE
QUARTZITE
TAJ MAHAL QUARTIZE
AURORA BUREALIS QUARTZITE
QUARTIZE
Natural quartzite (not to be confused with the man-made material, quartz) is a hardy natural stone and when compared to granite quartzite is more UV resistance and scratch resistance.
Because of quartzite’s hardiness it does require a level of skill to fabricate for installation: don’t overlook hiring a professional on this one.
Although resistant to scratching and etching we recommend applying a sealer to your quartzite countertops to protect your investments (especially from staining)
If you are looking for a durable, high end product with an array of unique schemes: Quartzite may be the best option for your outdoor space.
Quartz countertops or any resin materials should be avoided in outdoor spaces to avoid yellowing and discoloration.
GRANITE - COFFEE BROWN
SPECTRUM LEATHER GRANITE
GRANITE
Granite is comparable to quartzite in strength and durability. Granite is typically slightly more affordable and is typically available in more color patterns than quartzite.
Granite is porous so make sure to take preventative steps in cleaning and sealing your granite counters.
CONCRETE
CONCRETE
CONCRETE
Concrete is one of our most popular counter tops options. Concrete can be formed into any shape and size. Dyes and staining and can applied to concrete which gives you a vast amount of color options.Just like the previous materials concrete should be sealed periodically to avoid staining.
TILE
TILE
TILE
Tile is an affordable option for counter-tops and caps. With tile you have an endless selection of styles and colors to choose from. You can mix and match different shapes and colors and really have fun expressing your unique style. Tile is not as durable as some natural stones, and still requires require cleaning and sealing (especially in those grout lines!)