Still reeling from the price of granite/soapstone/etc, I was researching alternatives. I already have an apron-front sink, which acts like an undermount but actually is supported on the sides at the
Jim - If your existing counters are structurally good, have you considered a granite overlay? See http://www.granitetransformations.com/ as a sample. I can't speak to this specific vender other than
We considered tile and that turned out to be our second choice once we thought about the issues of keeping the grout clean. We settled on granite and fortunately found a particular piece we liked tha
True That! I bought my place in 2001 with 4x4" tile countertops, and thought they looked cool and classy, and had previously seen them in some supposedly high end homes. They are a MAJOR PITA to clea
-- Original Message -- We went with granitetransformations. B Grey material with sea-shells embedded. B They have a kind of 3D iridescence Sue likes. B Fits right over the old Formica and looks great
What are the seams like, Phil? Does it look like a normal granite countertop, or is it more like those 'granite' counterpanes I see that are really floor tiles? My wife would like granite counters, b
Don't forget you can use more than one material. Bit of stone around the sink, bit of marble for a baking work area, laminate every where else, say. Also soap stone can be worked with pretty normal s
This is a new install; old kitchen was gutted. good bead of kitchen silicone caulk around the sink/counter joint. My first choice actually was tile. Rectified porcelain is $5/sf and will allow 1/16"
I'll put my vote in for Quartz, specifically the new LG Viatera that Home Depot carries. Many attractive varieties not including what's in the store, super smooth surface, non-porous, anti-microbial,
Granite doesn't have to be either expensive or difficult to care for. It really depends on the specific granite you choose. We heard all the stuff about sealing and staining, and I didn't even like g
Heh. I mentioned that once a few years ago. I'm not to do that, ever, and she'll know if I do it. The really scary part of that was that I'm pretty sure she would know. I suppose I'm really married n
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Redid our counters with granite floor tiles. Was two decades ago when tiles were cheaper. We found a bargain on a nice tiles under 4$ a square foot. Prices are higher now but shopping around you migh
Author: "Steve Hammatt, Mount Vernon WA USA" <gsteve@hammatt.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:09:46 -0800
We're just about to make the same decision (Granite Transformations). Personally, from an engineerb s perspective, Ib d prefer the removal and replacement approach but my wife is enthralled with the
Virtually all granite slabs are imported, either from Italy, Brazil, China, Turkey, Norway, or one of a few other places. The only domestic I found was Dakota Mahogany, although I think there are a f
FWIW, if you wanted to go the granite tile route, you might want to consider watching at your local Habitat for Humanity restore - sometimes some fairly large quantities show up there, and its hard t
-- Original Message -- What seams? I don't see any. I don't know how they did that. Not tiles. The material looks seamless including all the way around the two 45s we have for the big bevel at the fr
-- Original Message -- Trust me. Ours does not look second-best to a removal. Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack", Sapphire Blue 2004 Suburban 8.1
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Sue and I made a countertop for the new cabinets we put in the dining room. I fitted the backer-board and she set the tile. She does not let me touch tile, plastering or paint. She loves mixed stone