Cheap vs. Steep: Bathroom Countertops

An inexpensive alternative to solid surface and stone, laminate countertops are available in many styles and colors and can even mimic the look of natural stone countertops. Image courtesy of Formica Corporation

Simple ceramic or glass tile is less expensive than natural stone and provides a water-resistant, easy-to-clean countertop surface. This vessel sink sits on a countertop of mosaic glass tiles.

For somewhat larger budgets, quartz countertops combine the beauty of natural stone with the durability of a manufactured surface. Photo courtesy of HanStone Quartz

A compromise between laminate and natural stone, acrylic-based solid-surface countertops are stain-resistant, easy-to-clean and available in dozens of colors. Image courtesy of Formica Corporation