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Stainless-steel counter tops have become popular in many of today’s modern consumer kitchens, but this is not the only option when it comes to adding some pizza to your decor.

Coming back to the interior design scene are metals like copper, zinc, bronze and pewter, all of which are being incorporated into counter tops. In our modern society where antibacterial products are everywhere, metal counter tops are perfect because, unlike granite, they are nonporous which keeps counters stain-resistant and naturally bacteria-free.

Mixed metals, or alloys, are commonly used for counter tops to create a harder surface. Bronze (a combination of copper and tin) or brass (a combination of copper and zinc) are popular additions to designers’ arsenals. Unlike the salmon color of pure copper, both these mixed products start with a golden look, but will slowly change to a dark, brownish-black tone as patina sets in.

If a blue-gray tone would suit your decor better, try installing a zinc counter top. This color is the result of patina on zinc, and metal fabricators have seen an increase in requests for this product from the interior design community. The second benefit from using zinc for counter tops is the ability to shape the soft metal for decorative purposes.

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