Laminate: Digital images printed on paper and laid over layers of kraft paper sheets impregnated with phenolyc resin bonded to 3/4″ particle board. • Solid Surface: An advanced blend of natural minerals and pure acrylic polymer. • Quartz: Consists of 93% natural quartz and 7% pigments and polymer resins combined together and compacted into slabs by a special vacuum and vibration process at a pressure of 100 Tons. • Granite: Granite rocks are igneous rocks also known as «fire rocks» which are formed by slowly cooling pockets of magma that were trapped beneath the earth’s surface.

Laminate: The deck is typically 3/4″ thick with a 1 1/2″ build down of the edge profile. • Solid Surface: The material is 1/2″ thick with 1 1/2″ build down of the edge profile. • Quartz: Contour Countertops offers a full 3cm (1 1/4″) thick material; eliminating the visible lamination line in the edge profile. • Granite: Contour Countertops offers a full 3cm (1 1/4″) thick material; eliminating the visible lamination line in the edge profile.

Seam placement is determined by the countertop layout and the size and/or fabrication limitations of each surface. We try to minimize seams whenever possible, but most countertops will require a seam(s).

Laminate: Yes, some laminate patterns disguise seams better than others. • Solid Surface: Yes, but seams are very inconspicuous. • Quartz: Yes, all seams are visible and typically 1/16″ to 1/8″ • Granite: Yes, all seams are visible and typically 1/16″ to 1/8″

We recommend that you DO NOT place any hot items such as hot pots and hot pans on any of the countertop surfaces we provide.

Design flexibility • Durable • Easy to maintain • Great value • Seamless backsplash option

Design flexibility • Durable • Easy to maintain • Great value • Seamless backsplash option

Maintenance free • Non-porous, requires no sealing • Food safe • Large color selection • Stain resistant • Scratch and chip resistant • 10 year warranty

Maintenance free • Non-porous, requires no sealing • Food safe • Large color selection • Stain resistant • Scratch and chip resistant • 10 year warranty

Laminate: Yes, you can install your own countertops with basic carpentry skills and a simple countertop layout. We do recommend hiring a professional for the more complicated layouts with one or more seams. • Solid Surface: No, the manufacturers warranty only applies if the countertops are installed by an authorized installer. • Quartz: No, the manufacturers warranty only applies if the countertops are installed by an authorized installer. • Granite: No, we have a specialized template through installation process that we employ on every project. With Contour Countertops you are ensured professional results from the initial design through fabrication and final installation.

No, both our Quartz and Granite countertops are a full 3cm (1 1/4″) thick slab material that is installed directly on the cabinets, eliminating the need for a sub-top.

No, both our Quartz and Granite countertops are a full 3cm (1 1/4″) thick slab material that is installed directly on the cabinets, eliminating the need for a sub-top.

Typical lead times for standard and stock materials: Laminate Countertops-will called at plant • Basic Edge 1-2 weeks • Premium Edge 2-3 weeks Installed Laminate Countertops 3-4 weeks (from template/measure to installation) Installed Stone Countertops 3-4 weeks (from template/measure to installation) Lead times can vary depending upon current workload and your countertop specifications and surface selection.

Yes, for us to provide you with the countertops you envisioned the decision maker MUST to be present at both the template/measure and installation.