The 6 best materials for kitchen countertops, according to Consumer Reports

You'll want to choose carefully when redoing your countertops, especially if you hope they'll last a long time

If you’re redoing the kitchen, choosing the right countertop is crucial. Not only will it determine how your kitchen looks, but the material you choose can also make a major difference in how well your kitchen performs and lasts.

Consumer Reports tested popular kitchen countertop materials to see how they resist stains, cuts, heat, abrasion, and the impact of objects dropped on them; it combined those results into an overall score.

We’ve listed the six materials that came out on top, all of which offer a mix of........

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