Kitchen benchtops

Updated: 01 Apr 2010
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Introduction

Granite, laminate, stainless steel ... which style of benchtop will suit your kitchen best?

No longer just a place for cooking and washing up, the kitchen has become a key entertaining area in the family home. With all this activity, most people want their kitchen benchtops to look good, as well as being durable and easy to clean.

In this report we explain the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular materials. Note: this report is a guide only and doesn't include test results.