Homeowners
As a homeowner, making the choice to invest in a Pinnacle countertop is a wise decision, one that adds value to your home. Here at Pinnacle Countertop Solutions we want you to make an informed decision, so whether you are remodeling or building a new home, use the following questions and chart to help make the best choice for your home.

"The bitterness from receiving poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of cheap price is forgotten. Quality may cost slightly more, but in the end it’s worth it." -John Ruskin

COUNTERTOP SHOPPING QUESTIONNAIRE

ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND DISCUSS THE DETAILS WITH YOUR COUNTERTOP SPECIALIST TO AID IN MAKING THE BEST POSSIBLE SELECTION FOR YOUR NEEDS:

Do I mind spending hours to re-seal often or do I prefer a product with little maintenance required?

Is it important to me that I can relax and not worry that someone will spill orange juice, lemon juice or wine on my countertop?

Do I use trivets and hot pads or do I prefer to set hot items or appliances directly on my countertop?

Do I want to make pastries and roll dough directly on my countertop?

Will I use a cutting board or do I prefer to chop, slice, and dice on my countertop?

Is it important to me to have an integral sink for the ease of cleaning and absence of voids to trap moisture, or food particles?

Do I desire the cold hard feeling of stone products?

Do I want consistency of color for all portions of my countertop?

Do I want a decorative edge treatment?

Do I want an integral back splash?

Are you hard on your countertops and require a surface that is easily repairable?

Do I splash and drip and worry about water seeping into seams?

Are inconspicuous seams and a non-porous surface, preventing the growth of bacteria, important to me?

Do you want a color that is not found in nature?

How do I feel about grout lines and the fact that they must be sealed regularly to prevent bacteria and mold growth?

Do I care if I have a 10 year warranty, 1 year warranty, or no warranty?

Do fissures and voids add character, or do they make me concerned about mold and bacteria growth?

Popular Countertop Choices Comparison Table

USE THIS TABLE TO COMPARE VARIOUS PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET AND HELP YOU DECIDE WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME.

	Solid Surface	Quartz Surface	Natural Granite	Laminate	Cultured Marble
Warranty	10 YEARS	10 YEARS	NO	1 YEAR	1 YEAR
Integral Sink	YES	NO	NO	NO	YES
Visible Seams	NO	YES	YES	YES	YES
Coved backsplash available	YES	NO	NO	YES	YES
Homogeneous (same product throughout)	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Cracks, Scratches, Chips are easily Repairable	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO
Inherently stain resistant (no sealer required)	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES
Resistant to Bacteria Formation	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO
Heat Resistant	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Heat Proof	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Damaged by water absorption	NO	NO	YES	YES	NO
Recommended in wet areas	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES
Certified for use in food prep areas	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO
Non-porous (sealer not required)	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES
Exposed grout lines or seams (a place to absorb moisture and foster growth of mold or bacteria)	NO	YES	YES	YES	YES
Fissures (cracks) inherent in product	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO
Seamless inlays and designs	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO
Requires periodic sealing	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO
Inflexible—cracks easily on impact	NO	NO	YES	NO	YES
Approved for commercial food preparation	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO
Consistent Color entire countertop	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO