5mm · 6mm · 8mm · 10mm
Thickness
Breakdown
Thickness Breakdown · August 2026
Choosing the Right Stainless Steel Countertop Thickness: 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm.
It's less a budget decision than a feel decision. Here's how 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm actually differ — and why 6mm is where we'd point most kitchens.
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Scratch · Dent · Patina
Durability
Guide
Durability Guide · July 2026
Are Stainless Steel Countertops Durable? What a Decade of Use Actually Looks Like.
The biggest hesitation people have before ordering is that it'll look scratched and beat up within a year. Here's what a real decade of daily use actually looks like.
8 min read
Sun · Rain · Salt
Outdoor
Living
Outdoor Living · June 2026
Stainless Steel Countertops for Outdoor Kitchens: What Actually Holds Up.
Sun, rain, freeze-thaw cycles, and salt air — here's what actually happens to a stainless steel countertop outdoors, and when to upgrade to marine-grade steel.
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Cut · Finish · Weld
Process
Notes
Process Notes · May 2026
How Custom Stainless Steel Countertops Are Made: From Order to Install.
A flat sheet of SUS 304 becomes a countertop cut to your exact kitchen. Here's what actually happens in the weeks between your order and your install.
9 min read
Soap · Vinegar · Cloth
Care
Guide
Care Guide · April 2026
How to Clean Stainless Steel Countertops: The Only 3 Things You Actually Need.
Most products marketed for stainless steel are unnecessary. Here's the three-item routine professional kitchens have used for a century, and what to leave on the shelf.
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6 min read
Small · Medium · Large
Cost
Guide
Cost Guide · April 2025
How Much Does a Stainless Steel Countertop Cost? A Room-by-Room Breakdown.
Small galley, L-shape, large island kitchen. What you'll actually pay at every thickness, with layout diagrams and real sqft estimates for each.
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