Countertops
A kitchen that actually works for your life starts with surfaces built around how you cook, feed your family, and gather together. We design and install every countertop to fit your exact space, so you get a look that’s uniquely yours to enjoy through every season of your life, not a cookie-cutter slab pulled from a warehouse shelf.
Engineered stone is a natural quartz product that is manufactured to look like natural stone, but requires less maintenance and is more durable and hygienic than granite.
Grouthouse butcher block and wood tops have a variety of uses in the kitchen and can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Whether it’s to provide a maintainable preparation area or to create an old-world furniture look, wood never goes out of style.
Photos of Grothouse Wood Countertop surfaces
http://glumber.comKnowing what to expect before a project starts makes the whole experience smoother.
Here’s how kitchen countertop installation works with Kitchen Encounters:
Throughout the process, your dedicated project manager keeps you informed and coordinates every detail,
so you always know what’s happening and when.
During your no-cost consultation, your designer will be prepared to discuss all of these types of countertops with you:
Granite and marble are natural countertop surfaces that add architectural interest and stunning beauty to any kitchen or bathroom design.
Solid surface tops are unmatched in practicality and function. They are extremely durable and, best of all, they are repairable in nearly any situation.
Laminate countertops are the choice of budget-conscious shoppers. Laminate is still a great alternative, and with so many colors and patterns to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Which countertop material is right for you? Find out with a no-cost design consultation.
Choosing the right kitchen countertop installation team matters just as much as choosing the right material. A poorly installed countertop, no matter how beautiful the slab, can create problems that are costly to fix.
Kitchen Encounters is a fully licensed and insured remodeling company serving Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. Our installers are experienced, meticulous, and respectful of your home. We clean up at the end of every workday and go out of our way to minimize disruption to your daily routine.
As a family-owned business with roots in the Lancaster community since 2007, our reputation is built on doing things right the first time.
Kitchen Encounters serves homeowners throughout Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Our countertop installation services are available in:
If you’re not sure whether we serve your area, reach out. We’re happy to help.
“Working with Kitchen Encounters was a pleasure, and their recommendations were excellent. They helped me create the perfect kitchen for cooking and entertaining. Our friends and family love it. I have the kitchen that I always wanted.”
– Judy Kudrick, East Hempfield
Choosing new countertops is a big decision, and it’s completely normal to have questions before committing to a material, a timeline, or a contractor. We’ve worked with hundreds of homeowners across Lancaster County, and the questions below are the ones we hear most often. We believe the more informed you are, the more confident you’ll feel moving forward with your project.
Most kitchen countertop installation projects are completed in one to two days once the countertops have been fabricated. The full timeline from your initial consultation to completed installation typically ranges from two to four weeks, depending on material availability and project scope. We’ll give you a clear timeline at the start of your project so you can plan accordingly.
Granite and quartz are consistently among the most durable kitchen countertop options. Granite is highly heat-resistant and stands up well to daily use with proper sealing. Quartz is non-porous and doesn’t require sealing, making it especially resistant to staining and bacteria. The right choice depends on how your household uses the kitchen and how much maintenance you want to take on. We’ll help you weigh the options during your consultation.
Yes. We serve homeowners throughout Lancaster County and the wider region, including Lititz, Ephrata, Manheim, Mount Joy, Elizabethtown, Harrisburg, Reading, Hershey, and surrounding communities. Most of our projects are in central Pennsylvania, and we’re well-acquainted with the range of home styles and renovation needs across the area.
We recommend against it, regardless of the material. While granite and quartz are both very hard surfaces, cutting directly on them can dull your knives and, over time, may cause scratching or surface damage. Using a cutting board protects both your countertops and your knives and will help keep your surfaces looking their best for years to come.
Kitchen Encounters provides kitchen countertop installation services across Lancaster County and throughout central Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Lititz, Ephrata, Manheim, Mount Joy, Harrisburg, Reading, Hershey, and surrounding areas. If you’re in the region and planning a kitchen renovation or countertop upgrade, we’d love to hear about your project.
Your countertops do a lot of work. They deserve an upgrade that matches how you actually live. Visit our showroom at 1410 Oregon Pike in Lancaster, and let’s find the right material for your kitchen, your style, and your home.
If your renovation dreams go beyond new countertops, you’re in the right place. Our team can complete the entire project, from design to completion.
