Stainless Steel Countertops
A stainless steel countertop is a flat, seamless work surface that tops a run of cabinets, an equipment line, or a custom base — giving you a durable, non-absorbent, easy-to-sanitize prep surface without the sink, backsplash, or legs of a full work table. These are 16-gauge 304 stainless tops; choose by overall length to cover your run and depth (25″ for a standard cabinet run, 30″ for more surface). Because they mount onto existing cabinetry or framing, confirm the top overhangs and supports you need before ordering.
Compare flat stainless steel countertops by length and depth. Every top here is 16-gauge 304 stainless; filter to the length that covers your run and the depth you need. These are made-to-order fabrications that rarely carry an online price, so cards read “check dealer pricing.”
Stainless steel countertops: buying guide
A flat stainless countertop tops a cabinet run or equipment line with a durable, sanitizable work surface. The 48 models above filter by length and depth.
Length and depth
Size the length to the run you're covering and pick the depth — 25″ suits a standard cabinet run, 30″ gives more working surface. Every top here is 16-gauge 304 stainless, the durable, corrosion-resistant grade for a wet prep surface.
How it mounts
A countertop is just the top — it sets onto existing cabinets, a base, or framing rather than standing on its own legs. Confirm the overhang and support you need and how it fastens down before ordering.
Countertop vs work table
Choose a countertop when you already have a base and want a clean surface over it; choose a work table when you need a freestanding, legged prep surface with an undershelf.
How the brands compare
Model count, length span, and street-price range for the brands with the most models here — a starting point, not a substitute for the specific model’s spec sheet.
| Brand | Models | Length range | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Tabco | 48 | 30–120″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What gauge are these stainless countertops?
All of the countertops here are 16-gauge 304 stainless — the durable, corrosion-resistant grade suited to a wet, high-use prep surface. Only the length and depth vary.
Countertop or work table?
A countertop is just the top — it mounts onto existing cabinets, a base, or framing. A work table is freestanding with its own legs and usually an undershelf. Choose a countertop when you already have the base underneath.
What depth countertop do I need?
25″ suits a standard cabinet run; 30″ gives more front-to-back working surface. Match the depth to the cabinets or equipment line the top sits on.
Where do your specs and prices come from?
Specifications are compiled from manufacturer spec sheets and authorized dealer listings; where a value isn’t published we leave it blank rather than guess. “Street price” is the lowest legitimate published price from an online dealer we track for that exact model — equipment only, and it changes often. Many models here have no published online price and show “check dealer pricing.”
Does this equipment need to be NSF listed?
Storage and dish-room equipment used in a commercial kitchen is generally expected to be NSF/ANSI listed for cleanable, food-safe construction — that’s what a health inspector checks on plan review. We don’t assert a listing for a specific model unless the manufacturer publishes it; confirm the exact model’s listing when you permit your kitchen.
About this data
Last verified: August 2026. Specs are compiled from manufacturer spec sheets and authorized dealer listings; where a value isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
Methodology: every countertop model is compared on the same set of specifications, and dimensions are checked (for sinks, overall width must exceed the combined bowl widths) — figures that fail validation are corrected from the manufacturer model number or omitted. “Street price” is the lowest legitimate published price we've found and can change.
Sourcing: product specs come from the manufacturer; regulatory statements link to the source (e.g. the FDA Food Code and NSF). Code requirements vary by jurisdiction — confirm with the authority reviewing your plans.
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