Ceramic Tile with Grout Concrete (Cast-in-Place Sealed) Granite(Sealed) Laminate Marble Paper Composite Solid Surface Stainless Steel Terrazzo Quartz Wood Appearance                       Colors Unique Pattern Consistent Pattern Seam Quality N/A One Piece Appearance Durability                       Scratch Resistant Stain Resistant Chip Resistant Heat Resistant Household Chemical Resistant INQUIRE Easy to Maintain Repair-ability Non-Porous (Will not absorb moisture) Renewable Surface Requires Periodic Sealing  YES YES YES  NO YES YES  NO  NO YES NO  YES  Options                       Undermount Sink YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES Seamed In Sink Option NO YES NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO Cove (one piece backsplash)  YES YES NO YES NO NO YES YES NO NO NO Value                       Price Range (Square Foot) $12 - $40 $80 - $200  $65 - $100  $8 - $35 $60 - $90 $70 - $125  $39 - $70 $80 - $200 $60 - $100  $69 - $99 $30 - $150 Manufacturer Warranty NO INQUIRE INQUIRE YES NO YES YES NO INQUIRE YES INQUIRE NSF Certified* NO NO NO NO NO  INQUIRE YES YES INQUIRE NO NO    Key  Outstanding Above Average Average Below Average Poor N/A - Not Applicable INQUIRE - Check with Fabricator for availability. *NSF Certified - material can be used in a commercial food preparation area. Through our experience fabricating and installing counter surfaces, we understand the qualities, characteristics and limitations of each product. The above chart was created with the expert help from the following: Olive Mill Manufacturing Inc. , Mather Countertop Systems , Sterling Surfaces , Concrete Countertop Institute , Refresh Interiors Inc. , Hoff's Tops and More  and Surface Authority Inc.