Using sheet metal for countertops in bars and restaurants has been around for centuries. Now, many home owners are using it in their own kitchens as countertops. The look of sheet metal deviates from the norm, and it's fairly durable. There are three types of sheet metal that are used for countertops: zinc, copper and stainless. Stainless and copper sheet metal are generally more commonly used than zinc sheet metal, but recently that has started to change. Zinc sheet metal is now being used more and more for it's unique look and it's ability to be shaped and molded...but it can be much more costly.Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Durable Countertops
Using sheet metal for countertops in bars and restaurants has been around for centuries. Now, many home owners are using it in their own kitchens as countertops. The look of sheet metal deviates from the norm, and it's fairly durable. There are three types of sheet metal that are used for countertops: zinc, copper and stainless. Stainless and copper sheet metal are generally more commonly used than zinc sheet metal, but recently that has started to change. Zinc sheet metal is now being used more and more for it's unique look and it's ability to be shaped and molded...but it can be much more costly.