How to choose countertop
May 9, 2022

How to choose countertop

At Zen Living, our countertops are made from the highest quality materials and made to fit every budget. You can choose from a wide selection of granite, quartz, or laminate each with rich colours, smooth textures, unique patterns and flawless design.

Jun 20, 2022

How to choose countertop

At Zen Living, our countertops are made from the highest quality materials and made to fit every budget. You can choose from a wide selection of granite, quartz, or laminate each with rich colours, smooth textures, unique patterns and flawless design.

How to choose countertop
1. Quartz

Quartz is an engineered stone made from crushed rock and resin. It adds a clean uniform look with consistent patterns and colours. It is incredibly versatile and a popular countertop choice for either the kitchen or bathroom. We offer quartz from many of the top suppliers, bringing you hundreds of options from around the world.

2. Granite

Granite is a natural stone with unique patterns and colours. Its distinctive veining and swirl patterns make each slab unique. The beauty and elegance of solid Granite will enhance the look of any kitchen or bathroom design.

Our supplier has over 200 colours and each slab is unique. Images are reproduced as closely as print and web allows.

* To ensure highest satisfaction, we suggest you view an actual sample from our supplier for best colour.

3. Laminate

Laminate is made from a mixture of woods and plastics bonded through high heat and pressure. It is a perfect choice for beautiful designs on a budget, offering a generous colour and pattern selection. Included below is only a limited selection of our top sellers.

Material Comparision

Veneers & Solids

Natural woods provide a traditional look with intricate mouldings, wood grains and rich colours. We offer many different colours and patterns. Available in maple, oak, walnut, and cherry woods.

Stained Natural Woods
Solid Painted MDF
Engineered Veneer
Wood Grain
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Mouldings
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Synthetics & Laminate

Synthetics and laminates are highly durable, less prone to discolouring and are easy to maintain. We offer many different colours and patterns to suit your design style.

Kitchen Materials
High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
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High Gloss Acrylics
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Textured Melamine (MFC)
High Gloss
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Textured Surface
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Wood Types

Natural wood with unique grains and colour.

Birch
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Maple
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pale white to yellow
rich, variant, darkens overtime
light with some reddish-brown hues
pale green with pink or brown hue
rich, variant, lighten over time
light to medium brown
elegant, rich, variant
Grain
straight-grained, fine and even texture
smooth, even, natural markings
light, limited variations
straight-grained, fine to medium texture
smooth and straight-grained
consistent
inconsistent with character
Can be stained
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Kitchen Materials
Beech
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White Oak
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Walnut
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Knotty Alder
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White Oak
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Walnut
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rich, variant, lighten over time
light to medium brown
elegant, rich, variant
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smooth and straight-grained
consistent
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Countertop Selections

Natural stones in granite and quartz are extra durable and aesthetically appealing. Alternatively, our extensive selection of laminates offer beautiful options on a budget.

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Unique Pattern and Colour
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