COMPARING COUNTERTOPS

Whether you’re just beginning to look at countertop materials or trying to decide on a final color or product, you’re probably seeking answers to very common and essential questions: What is the difference between countertop products and brands, and how do I know I am buying the best product for my project?

Aloha State Sales offers only the best. For more than 50 years we have sold nearly every type of countertop material known to man. Through this experience, we have had the opportunity to objectively evaluate each type of product and determine its performance versus its cost.

Our comparison table provides you with a functional breakdown of the benefits and features of the many products we have.

Surface	Scratch Resistant	Stain Resistant	Heat Resistant	Mold / Mildew Resistant	NSF Certified	A Certified Green Product	15 Year Warranty	Anti- Microbial
Silestone®	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Sensa®	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO	NO	YES+	NO
Solid Surface	NO	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
ECO	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO
Corian	NO	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Lamintates	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Granite	YES	NO	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Ceramic Tile	SOME	YES	YES	YES*	NO	NO	NO	NO
Butcher Block	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
Concrete	NO	NO	YES	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO

*grout is not mold/mildew resistant.
†warranty applies to stain protection only.