Quartz

Made with an average of 90% natural materials and 10% binders making it the hardest material.

Pros
Low Maintenance
Non-porous
Wide range of colors

Cons
Square Edge can chip
Higher grades can be expensive

Granite

Quarried stone may have resin binders to fill any voids.

Pros
Durable
Natural Beauty
One-of-a-Kind

Cons
Requires regular resealing
Lack of Popularity
Corners & Edges and chip

Solid Surface

Made with an average of 66% natural materials and 33% synthetic polymers.

Pros
Can integrate sink
Easily repaired
Uniform appearance

Cons
Scratches
Melts with high heat

Laminate

Made with Kraft paper impregnated with resins.

Pros
Excellent Value
Retro Appeal
Resists Stains

Cons
Synthetic Appearance
Possible water penetration
Easily scorches and scratches

Wood

Natural wood properties vary by species

Pros
Natural Beauty
Can last indefinitely

Cons
Requires Monthly Maintenance
Can Burn
Stains are permanent

Our Process

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Nothing Less Than Excellent

“Our experience with KBL was nothing less than excellent. Beth make it easy for us, as she was very knowledgeable about they products and the pricing. There were no surprises, and as soon as an item had arrived, she was quick to notify us. When we learned that one of our items was backordered with the manufacturer, Beth followed up on several occasions to let us know the status of our item. I would strongly encourage anyone shopping at KBL to see out Beth, as she not only enjoys her job, but she makes customer service a priority.”

Sarah & Chris | Bloomington, IL

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A Joy To Work With

“Sandy was a joy to work with as we updated and remodeled our home. She’s very pleasant, patient, knowledgeable and helpful. If she didn’t have an answer to a question she reached out to the company’s representative and got back to us. She assisted us when we purchased two Heat-n-Glo enclosed gas fireplace inserts as well as ceiling fans and a bathroom fan. And she did a wonderful job explaining LED lighting. Our big project is complete, but we’ll definitely be back for her expertise on a few smaller DIY projects.

We always look forward to seeing her and her welcoming smile. We highly recommend Sandy and the Peoria KBL store.”

Judy & Dave | Towanda, IL