Regarding whether solid surface countertops are better than quartz, the truth is that one is almost as good as the other. Let's get deeper. Read more: 10 Ways To Bring Old Hardwood Floors Back To Life ...

Solid surface countertops are quite a bit easier on your kitchen remodel budget than granite or quartz tops. They start at about $50 per square foot installed and run up to about $140 .

The only real threat to solid-surface countertops is heat. Never place any hot pots, pans, cookie sheets, etc. directly on the surface. Since the countertop is basically a thick piece of plastic ...

Several manufacturers of the solid surface countertops are (brand names are in parenthesis): Avonite Inc. Dupont (Corian), (800) 426-7426; Formica Corp. (Surell), (800) 524-0159; Hartson-Kennedy ...