Vanity tops for bathrooms can be installed quickly and easily. This task can usually be completed in a single day, provided it is only a countertop installation. The quick installation makes it a home improvement that many are willing to undertake. It is the inconvenience and mess that often convince home owners to delay making improvements to a living space. Installing vanity tops for bathrooms is a quick and easy improvement that makes a home more livable and more saleable. Vanity tops are a highly desirable addition to any home. In fact, all new construction tends to include them as a matter of course. There is a plethora of materials that can be used for vanity tops for bathrooms. Many of the same materials that can be used for kitchen counters can also be used for bathrooms, for many of the same reasons. However, there are more options for bathrooms than there are for kitchens. Kitchen counters must be able to take a lot of punishment and create a visually appealing look for the kitchen. Bathroom counters don't need to be able to stand up to the same type of punishment, so materials that look gorgeous, but scratch under knives are more than suitable when used for vanity tops for bathrooms.

Stainless steel is a surface that can be used in either kitchens or bathrooms and can work with many modern decors. Stainless steel is a material that looks better with age, so installing it with the intention of keeping it for years is fine. Not only that, but some people enjoy the matching design element of including the same countertop material in both kitchen and bath rooms. Stainless steel that is high quality can last for years and it can be polished when necessary.

Granite is another material that can be used for both kitchens and vanity tops for bathrooms. The lovely appearance of the stone is prized by many people, and granite counter tops are a big selling feature in any home. The dense nature of the stone makes it resistant to scratches from knives and it is also stain resistant. Like all natural stone options, it is also difficult to scorch. If by some chance your granite countertops to become stained or scratched, they can be buffed smooth again. Maintenance is relatively easy, since granite should be simply washed with warm water and non-abrasive cleaners. Twice a year or so, the stone should be resealed.

Glass is a third option that could be used in either the kitchen or the bathroom. Vanity tops for bathrooms made from glass can provide an incredible appearance. However, keeping them free of fingerprints is a job and a half. Also, ordering a glass slab that large is often very expensive. A nice compromise is glass tiles. The look as nice as a smooth glass top, but are easier to clean. Glass is also available in a variety of colors, so it can fit in with almost any decor, from ultra modern to older world.

There are a number of materials that can be used when choosing vanity tops for bathrooms. Pick the surface you like the most, and that best fits your design aesthetic. All countertop materials have pluses and minuses, but for bathrooms, you can choose what you like to look at.

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