LamaLight

LamaLight
Pros Extremely lightweight Thousands of laminates available Retains traditional laminate look and feel No wood underlayment to rot Multiple uses Easy to machine and work with	Cons Expensive Requires some maintenance Some stones absorbs stains if not sealed Knives can become dull if you cut on it Can crack if stressed or improperly installed
Traditional Laminated Surfaces
Pros Resistant to stain and acid Easy care	Cons Often very heavy Wood underlayment suseptible to rot Limited uses
GraniteLight Solid Surface
Pros Multiple colors available Seamless joining of pieces Stain resistant Lightweight Repairable Easy to handle & machine Cost effective	Cons
Ceramic Tile
Pros Handles hot pans Easy to clean Wide range of price, color, texture and design	Cons Counter surface is uneven Tiles can easily chip or crack Grout lines become stained Custom-designed tiles are very expensive
Laminates
Pros Wide variety of colors Easy to maintain Durable Inexpensive	Cons Scratches and chips are almost impossible to repair Seams show End finishing and front edge choices can be pricey
Soapstone
Pros Rich, deep color Smooth feel Somewhat stain resistant	Cons Requires regular maintenance with applications of mineral oil May crack and darken over time
Marble
Pros Waterproof Heatproof	Cons Expensive Porous Stains easily unless professionally sealed Can scratch May need resealing periodically as per manufacturer.

Lightweight Laminated Surfaces