“Stains are typically the most common issue,” says Chris Regan, CR’s lead tester of countertops. “So that’s the test that affects the Overall Score the most.” We test bathroom ...

It’s not uncommon for a homeowner to order pre-cut countertops for bathroom vanity or straight run of kitchen tops. Cutting can be done using the same tools used for woodworking. Granite is ...

Granite countertops began showing up about 100 ... If you’re simply placing a small pre-cut vanity top in your bathroom, you may be able to do that yourself. For all other installations a ...

Learn more. Q. You rate laminate countertops higher than granite for bathroom use but the reverse for kitchens. Why? A. The kitchen environment is much tougher than the bathroom, generally ...