Replacing kitchen or bathroom countertops is rarely inexpensive. Additionally, it requires time, as you have to share your home with a professional team of builders as they install your new counters over days, sometimes weeks.
If you could, you’d prefer not to have to be too hasty with your next counter replacement. You’ve poured hours into research and price comparisons to ensure you make a choice you’ll be happy with for a long time, and you keep coming back to glass counters.
However, are they the suitably long-term solution you seek? How long do glass counters last? Let’s explore.
Here’s the Lifespan of Glass Counters
One of the biggest upsides of glass counters is their durability. Glass doesn’t have a definitive lifespan, but with the right care and maintenance, it can last for years. It’s as durable as stone, so it should at least hang around as long as your stone surfaces, but it’s likely to outlast many counter materials.
Why Glass Counters Are So Durable
There exists a litany of reasons why glass counters hold up incredibly well to the everyday rigors of life in the kitchen or bathroom. Let’s explore!
Nonporousness
The nonporousness of glass is certainly a winning trait. Unlike other counter materials, which can easily collect dirt, grime, and other bacteria, glass doesn’t. This means you don’t have to expose it to tough cleaning measures regularly, prolonging its lifespan and allowing it to shine.
No Need for Abrasive Cleaners
Here’s another perk of glass counters: they don’t stain. That’s right, no matter what you spill on your counters, it cleans right up and leaves no residue behind. It’s even true of those hard-to-remove stains – you know the ones.
Since glass is nonporous and non-staining, you don’t have to use any elbow grease to destain it and return it to its former glory. You can put down the steel wool, the scratchy sponges, and the hard cleaning sticks.
Skipping these tough cleaning tools protects your glass counter and keeps it viable for longer.
Or Harsh Chemicals
Some materials for your kitchen or bathroom counter sound great until you have to maintain them. Then, you realize how expensive it is to keep the counter clean, as you need to buy specialty products.
Besides their high price point, specialty products are usually guilty of containing harsh ingredients that can wear down your counters with time.
That’s not the case with glass. Well, yes, harsh ingredients could still cause damage, but you can ditch all the costly cleaners, as glass doesn’t require them.
This is what always amazes people about glass counters – they clean so easily. Your only required tools? A microfiber cloth and mild dish detergent. That’s it.
Excellent Heat Resistance
The last quality of glass that makes it so resistant to damage is its ability to handle high temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit. You shouldn’t make a habit of putting hot items on the counters if you can help it, but know they can withstand it without incurring damage and melting.
Make a Lifelong Investment – Schedule a Consultation to Discuss Your Glass Counter Project
With so much going for it in the durability department, glass counters are an excellent choice for your bathroom, kitchen, or both. Here at CBD Glass, we consider them lifelong investments, especially with regular care and maintenance.
Are you ready to upgrade to glass? We’re happy to chat with you about your project plans, so call us today.
