Rule of thumb: The lower the gauge, the thicker the steel and the more expensive the product. Price varies depending on the gauge, which ranges from 14 to 20. These high-performing stainless steel countertops go for between $50 and $150 a square foot-right in the same ballpark as marble. Even then, stainless steel countertops will “age” over time as objects slide, rub, and drop on the surface. Lower-gauge stainless steel has a propensity to dent and scratch, so if you’re looking to turn your kitchen into a restaurant-worthy cookspace, it’s best to purchase the strongest, thickest material you can afford. But an even larger reason to get in the habit of setting down those pots and pans gently would be to decrease the likelihood of scratches on the new surface. First, there’s the noise-the clashing and clanging-that happens when cooking equipment makes contact with the metal surface. While there’s no denying the positive qualities of stainless steel, you may want to take a seat at the kitchen table for the bad news: Contact with your metal cookware and cutlery can get dicey. Photo: Zillow Digs home in Atlanta, GA The Drawbacks of Stainless Steel Countertops Selecting this environmentally friendly ingredient for your kitchen construction keeps your carbon footprint minimal. To top it off, the metal is 100 percent recyclable.(For counters that span wall to wall, you’ll add to the depth if a kitchen island, add twice that amount to both your width and length so that the perimeter is covered.) To determine the amount of metal you need for a DIY installation, measure the length and width of your cabinets and add a 1-1/2-inches overhang for any exposed edge. For this type of counter, a sheet of metal is cut to size and wrapped over a wood frame. No need for a sealing process, as required with granite, butcherblock, or concrete countertops. Spill a glass of red wine? Wipe it up without worrying about a lingering color! Oils, acids, drinks, and more that might mark up wooden counters won’t set on stainless steel-ideal for the room in the house house that hosts most of the food messes.
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