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88 Featured STORY Choosing countertops: What you should know beforehand 7 considerations to keep in mind before you make the ultimate decision in getting the right kitchen countertop. Countertops are easily the most important part of your kitchen as it is much needed in terms of function and form. It’s where you prepare food, serve meals and where you spend time with your family. This heavily- utilised surface also sets the tone in terms of aesthetics for your kitchen. You definitely want a countertop that can endure frequent usage and is timeless in the long term. Here are the essential questions you should ask your countertop provider. If your kitchen is regularly used for cooking sessions, you would want an enduring material that can take heavy wear and tear. Engineered quartz is an ideal surface choice with its tough resilience to heat, scratches and impact. That means it is less likely to chip or crack. A tough countertop material should also be able to take spills, hot pots and pans, and still look good as new at the end of the day. If your countertop is installed near the window, whether it has UV resistance should be an important consideration as well. For instance, KompacPlus is resistant to most components, but prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to discolouration to the surface. Direct contact with hot objects might incur cracks too. #1 Is it strong and durable? #2 Is it stain and UV resistant? DESIGN & PHOTO ROOMABLE DESIGN & PHOTO RICHFIELD INTEGRATED