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" Butcher Block The Surfaces: Solid maple or oak ($26 to $30 per square foot, not including installation) What You&amp;#039;ll Like: Naturally beautiful, wood can serve as a giant cutting board (if treated with an oil finish). Test Scoop: Fell short in our heat, scratch and stain tests. Wood can warp and split; stains are somewhat tough to remove. Best If: You love the warm look of wood \u2014 and you&amp;#039;re truly cautious in the kitchen.  Naturals The Surfaces: Granite and marble ($55 to $95 per square foot) What You&amp;#039;ll Like: Long-lasting beauty and a classic style that never goes out of fashion. Test Scoop: Lemon juice and other acids can etch marble. Granite is much better at resisting scratches, stains and heat damage. Best If: You like a custom look (each piece is unique).      New Quartz The Surfaces: Silestone ($45 to $75 per square foot); Zodiaq ($75 to $100 per square foot) What You&amp;#039;ll Like: Attractive, durable, a cinch to care for. Unlike natural stone, these never need to be sealed. Test Scoop: Our favorite. In our tests, this material took the heat and still looked brand-new. Best If: You love the look of granite, but want a surface that&amp;#039;s simple to maintain without special products. Laminates The Surfaces: Nevamar and Formica ($5 to $30 per square foot, depending on style) What You&amp;#039;ll Like: Inexpensive and generally easy to care for \u2014 you can use almost any type of cleaner. Test Scoop: Burned, scratched and stained easily \u2014 and once they&amp;#039;re damaged, surfaces can&amp;#039;t be repaired. Best If: You&amp;#039;re on a tight budget, want a wide variety of color and pattern choices and are careful not to abuse it. Traditional Solids The Surfaces: Corian, Surell, Avonite ($35 to $85 per square foot) What You&amp;#039;ll Like: Many designs; blemishes are easy to repair; no sealing required. Test Scoop: Not totally stain- or heat-proof. The high-gloss finishes are prone to scratching. Best If: You want durability with a polished look and options like a built-in sink and special edges. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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