Have you ever thought about the importance of a bathroom vanity countertop? These countertops are perhaps the most important facet of your vanity, but they always seem to be overlooked. They facilitate a large number of common, daily hygienic chores. They open up a lot of storage space and surface area for your toiletries and hygienic products. Basically, they make your life a little bit easier, and your bathroom trips a little more convenient. But they also serve an aesthetic function, enhancing the visual appeal of your bathroom and improving its beauty. Wood, marble, and Corian polymer vanity countertops are great ways to improve both the form and function of your bathroom.

Wood (and wood-like) countertops provide for a charming rustic character in your bathroom. Wood has the added benefit of being a highly affordable countertop material that won't hurt your savings. Unfortunately, a wood countertop is very susceptible to normal water damage like warping and decay. For this reason, if you really want to go with a wood countertop, you should have it thoroughly sealed in a laminate sheath to keep both direct and ambient moisture out. These plastic laminates are available in a significantly wide variety of diverse styles, designs, colors, themes, and lusters and glosses. Plastic laminated bath vanity countertops are generally equipped with a traditional recessed self rimming sink; sometimes, they may accomodate more luxurious and less common vessel sinks. Because of the plastic laminate, these countertops are very vulnerable to heat and abrasions. Keep especially hot objects from the countertop, and clean it occasionally with a diluted cleanser and non-abrasive pads; do not use scouring pads or bristle brushes. With proper care, a good laminated vanity countertop will last you a lifetime.

Marble double bathroom vanity countertops are less affordable than wood laminate countertops, but they are significantly more durable and lend your bathroom a highly sophisticated personality. Marble, granite, and onyx are all very stain-resistant materials when they are cultured. They are strong against the elements, such as water and sun damage, and they are rugged and tough to harm. They are also easy to repair and replace, despite their weight. If you sand and polish (or wax) the surface of your marble countertop once in a while, say annually, you will certainly keep your countertop looking beautiful and good as new. Cracking is a very common concern among marble vanity countertop owners, but this concern is baseless if you buy cultured stone or marble; cultured materials are definitely worth the slightly more expensive cost.

Corian, a synthetic acrylic polymer blend developed by DuPont, is probably the most expensive countertop material available. Additionally, it is by far the strongest, most enduring material. It is non-porous, water resistant, stain resistant, mildew resistant, and completely hypoallergenic. Corian is available in may distinct finishes, including matte, gloss, and semi-gloss. A standard abrasive cleaning solution and a cleansing pad should be sufficient to clean and maintain your Corian countertop. Simply maintaining your Corian polymer countertop, by cleaning it regularly and keeping hot items away from it, will ensure that your countertop lasts you years and years of enjoyment.