• Granite is an a type of real rock called igneous rock, which means it was once molten and it formed as it cooled deep within the earth. Different minerals within granite typically appear as small specks and flecks throughout the stone, creating the salt and pepper look in the counter top .

• Granite is extremely hard and durable, and practically scratchproof. It can be highly polished and shiny or finished in a variety of other ways. These countertops are easily cleaned because of its low porosity. Granite is available in a wide range of colors.
• Quartz --Unlike granite, you never have to seal or polish quartz .
  
• Soapstone --Soapstone countertops in your kitchen are a natural, non-porous material, which means it won't stain and isn't affected by chemicals, acids, temperatures, etc but is is darkened by mineral oil. For this reason, some people pre-treat soapstone with mineral oil.
• Pyrolave is enameled lava rock. This is a natural rock that has had an additional heat treatment finish applied.
• WilsonArt Earthstone : the look and feel of natural stone countertops.

Man Made Counter top surfaces include :

• Corian Solid Surface countertops is distributed and sold by DuPont worldwide
• Compac Marmol & Quartz
• SwanStone
• Formica Stone Natural Quartz Surfacing is a new material for kitchen countertops. It not only offers the elegant look and durability of granite and it's virtually maintenance free. Nonporous so there's nowhere for bacteria to hide. More heat resistant than solid surfacing and high-pressure laminate.

• Zodiaq Countertops quartz surfaces is a new category of surfacing material from DuPont made with natural quartz for interior use in homes and commercial buildings. More info
• Okite Solid Surface material is made in Italy . Okite is a specially developed quartz based stone surface material.
• Caesarstone is a man made stone with all the properties of natural stone.
• Ceramic Tile Countertops- Ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile can successfully be installed on all manner of countertops. Selecting the right backing beneath the tile is very important.

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