Countertops: Counter intelligence

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

If you share a kitchen with someone who refuses to use the cutting board, consider a Meganite countertop. It's solid acrylic, so minor scratches can be sanded away. This smooth, nonporous material is stain, heat and bacteria resistant. Once installed, all joints and seams virtually disappear.

Choose from 64 colors in matte, semi-gloss or high-gloss. This product comes with a ten-year limited warranty, provided it's professionally installed.