Shopping for a new countertop can be overwhelming given the plethora of materials available. What’s going to be most durable? What level of maintenance am I comfortable with? At Brooks Custom, we understand this conundrum as our clients are seeing materials that are not commonly used and may be unfamiliar with.

Of our materials, we find that our customers (both homeowners and tradespersons) have the most questions about metal countertops. The most common questions are about the durability of the metals, the differences between them, and how metal tops age and patina over time. Since debuting the Artisan Cast line of metal products in 2016, most customer inquiries are about the difference between solid metal and Artisan Cast products, and which will work best for their project.

Below are some things to know about the differences between Solid Metal and Artisan Cast Metal before requesting a quote:

In many ways, Artisan Cast metal looks and acts just like solid metal products. However, there are a few notable differences that can help determine which construction method is right for you.