For any homeowner, making large renovations might seem intimidating. When you think about countertop replacement, do you find yourself growing anxious about costs or the time commitment? Luckily, in our experience, kitchen renovations tend to offer amazing returns on investments. Not to mention, there are some situations where you absolutely should consider replacing your countertops. Here are three signs that indicate you should replace your current countertops.

1. Low-Quality Materials

When you're not building a home from the ground up, there are often compromises you have to make in order to secure a great home while remaining within your budget or timeline. For home buyers, one compromise is closing on a home with an older kitchen. You don't need to fully gut your kitchen to reap the benefits of kitchen renovations like higher home value and quality. If you have more modern appliances, for example, swapping laminate countertops for a natural stone countertop replacement will offer immediate benefits to your resale value. Your stone countertops will also be a showstopper whenever you have guests over!

2. Visible Damage

Countertops are some of the most used spaces in any kitchen. Due to cooking, among other activities, you might notice chips or cracks in your countertop. This is an immediate cause for concern. A crack in a countertop is ready to catch clothing or worse, skin, at any moment. In addition, water, food debris, and bacteria can easily gather in cracks, creating another sanitary concern. When you begin to notice visible damage in your countertops, that's a definite sign you should invest in a countertop replacement sooner rather than later.

3. Mismatched Aesthetics

If you've recently upgraded your cabinets, flooring, and appliances, or touched up other surfaces in your kitchen, you might find that your current countertops stand out like a sore thumb. If the colors or patterns are clashing, that's an immediate hit to your resale value. Not to mention, with how much time you spend in your kitchen, you want it to be beautiful and aesthetically pleasing! With a mismatched kitchen, we'd always recommend looking into replacing your countertops with something that fits your current design goals.

Ultimately, according to Architectural Digest, 30% of homeowners decide to renovate because of worn-out finishes, surfaces, and materials. Thus, while wear and tear are the biggest reasons to replace a countertop, aesthetics and home value are also important. If any of the signs seem familiar, it might be time to consider countertop replacement. When you're ready to proceed, contact Azul Stone to schedule your consultation!