First thing’s first, when picking out the material for your countertop, it’s important to take your lifestyle into account. For example, if you had a get together in your home and something were to spill on your beautiful countertops, would you wait until the following morning to clean it up? Or would you rush to clean the area immediately? Are you a person who is up to the task of sealing your stone every few years, or would you prefer to not seal your stone?