Best Countertop

Hmm. Solid surface countertops? Doesn't that mean plastic? You'll find that solid surface countertops have many strong points stemming from this base material.

Appearance

[4] Solid surface countertops can be manufactured to look like practically anything. Still, they cannot match the appearance of real stone.

Price

[4] For what you get, the cost of solid surface counters is quite reasonable.

Stain Resistance

[3] Yes, solid surface counters can stain.

Heat Resistance

[2] Not great. Countertop manufacturers have been developing solid surface materials that hold up better against heat, but the product still has a long way to go.

Resale Value

[3] Fair-to-middling resale value. Solid surface will offend no homebuyers, but it hardly makes one's heart go pitter-patter.

Overall

3.2