Green Countertop Questions

What would you recommend as a durable, environmentally responsible, and attractive countertop material that is also reasonably priced?

— Kaye Key, Bangor, ME

Answered by Victoria Schomer on September 17, 2009

Is glass mosaic tile too fragile for a kitchen countertop? Is it difficult to install?

— Pinar Alscher, Oakland, CA

Answered by Richard Reilly on August 6, 2009

Is cork laminate a realistic option for a kitchen countertop?

— Shohreh Kermani-Peterson of Alexandria, VA

Answered by Marc Ojanen & Shen-I Chiou on May 13, 2009

Are Paperstone or IceStone countertops good choices for indoor air quality?

— Sean Sullivan, Milltown, NJ

Answered by Shannon Demma on October 20, 2008

Does using Avonite Recycled Solid Surfaces countertops contribute to a LEED certification?

— Joe, Nashua, N.H.

Answered by Batya Metalitz on August 21, 2008

Is there an eco-friendly sealer for my granite countertops?

— Nancy Spiccia, Alpharetta, GA

Answered by Richard Parker on March 4, 2008

What are the environmental benefits or concerns about engineered stone countertops?

— Luisa Prescott, Cape Girardeau, MO

Answered by Matthew Bremer on July 17, 2007

I plan to replace my kitchen countertops and don't want to spend a lot of money. Any suggestions?

— Richard Graves, Toluca Lake, CA

Answered by Lily Livingston on January 25, 2007

 

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