Countertops

The countertops in your home have been constructed from three different quality products. You may have Ceramic Tile, Corian, or Granite in your home. In some cases you may have all three materials in your home. You will find extensive care and maintenance information in your “New Home Express Limited Warranty” Trade sections.

 Manufacturer and Builder warrant countertops for one year. Items not warranted by Builder after close of escrow include, but are not limited to, broken tiles, surface cracked tiles, chipped tiles, inherent manufacturer tile defects considered cosmetic flaws, slight variances in floor height due to tile, slight variances in tile layout due to plan, cracks or chips in Corian, Corian staining due to a foreign substance, cuts or nicks in Corian, minor imperfections in Granite, exact color match with Granite. Do not place hot pans directly on countertop surface, fissures or burns can occur. Do not cut directly on countertop surface, cutting the countertop makes small slits in the topcoat. Do not allow citrus or acidic food to sit directly on countertop; some foods can wear away the surface. Builder suggests a sealer be applied to Granite at least once every year to maintain integrity; this product can be purchased at a natural stone store.