Countertops

Five Unusual Options for Outdoor Countertops No One Mentions You've read all you can about the current popular outdoor countertop materials. Pictures of natural stone tiles, quartz countertops, concrete countertops and a pricey granite countertop or two fill your image files. But nothing has piqued your interest that will truly customize your outdoor kitchen or bar and make it the jewel of the neighborhood. We hear you. As many options there are to put your mark on your outdoor cooking spaces in terms of material, colors and finish, and ease of installation, there isn't much that's new or different that you can't readily get at a big box hardware store. Never fear, we've found five unusual choices for outdoor kitchen countertops and bbq island countertops that just might be the c...

Criteria for the Best Outdoor Countertop Tile If you are thinking about tiling your outdoor kitchen countertops, you're in luck.  There are so many choices you can use for tile that you will surely be able to find the right tile, at the right price, to complement the look of your outdoor kitchen color schemes. Tiling outdoor kitchen countertops can be a DIY endeavor if you've already built your frame and cabinetry boxes.  If you want the look of slab granite countertops, a marble countertop or other solidsurface material , but don't have the fabrication equipment or skills, tile may be the answer you are looking for. Natural stone tiles cost much less than full stone slab countertop material for the same square foot coverage.  If you are DIYing your countertop project, you also save...

How to Seal Outdoor Kitchen Tile Countertops Because tile grout is porous, it is subject to discoloration as food spills, pollen, tree sap, and other contaminants seep in and become stuck. Physically scrubbing tile grout involves a little bit of effort. To avoid having to spend a lot of time and effort cleaning your outdoor kitchen tile grout, you should use a grout sealer to provide a barrier between the porous grout and the elements and spills and stains. Grout is a substance that is used to fill up the gaps between tiles. Because mortar holds the tile in place without any additional support, no grout is required to stabilize it. The majority of the grout you'll use is sanded, which means it contains sand. Manufacturers utilize sand not just because it is very inexpensive, but als...

Top 10 Choices for Outdoor Kitchen Countertops Patio and outdoor kitchens are stunning complements to any yard, and they make barbeques immensely more enjoyable. No matter if you're considering the installation of an outdoor kitchen or simply replacing the counters in an existing kitchen, making an informed selection might be difficult given the enormous number of alternatives available to you. Don't worry, we've done the legwork for you and found the best countertops for outdoor kitchens. The best choice for your outdoor kitchen countertop is stone, followed by concrete or tile.   Because countertop selection is not only based on personal preference but climate conditions, we've prepared this infographic for you to quickly compare your options. If you are still not sure about y...

Tiling Outdoor Countertops in 5 Steps Tile will give you the most choices of any outdoor countertop choice because of the wide number of tile manufacturers, styles, sizes and colors of tile.  The choices are practically endless.  Because of this, you can create a one-of-a-kind countertop that will serve you well for many years to come. The process for tiling an outdoor kitchen countertop shares many steps with other tiling projects you may have done in the past.  There are a few differences that distinguish outdoor tiling from indoor tiling having to do with climate and weather conditions. Choosing Materials You will be using exterior grade plywood for your countertop decking, not interior grade.  This product uses special glues in the plywood that won't deteriorate from the weather....