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Posted on 6/17/16 at 11:10 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Do you even Europe?
Coffee Call has had marble counters for decades. That marble is still there.
Inspired by the original French Market's Morning Call's. You can see THEIR 100+ year old version at their Fat City relocation, where they relocated the whole old counter. It's got its share of 100+ year old coffee stains in it and plenty of nicks and such, but still looks pretty badass.
Posted on 6/17/16 at 11:13 pm to djangochained
All joking aside don't they make formica countertops that look a lot better these days? I saw some at Home Depot that looked like quartz or something. I didn't see any seams in the front and sides like you normally see and it seemed a lot harder.
Not sure how much cheaper it is to get those vs just going ahead and getting granite though.
Not sure how much cheaper it is to get those vs just going ahead and getting granite though.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 12:55 am to Ric Flair
When did Formica become so "old"
That stuff lasts a LONG TIME!
longer than that "rock" stuff
That stuff lasts a LONG TIME!
longer than that "rock" stuff
Posted on 6/18/16 at 1:08 am to Jimmy2shoes
99
So does wood paneling
Nope
So does wood paneling
Nope
Posted on 6/18/16 at 1:57 am to Kujo
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you can't really see the difference when they hide the thickness with the edge, right?
Nope, if an under-mount sink is used, you can see the thickness of the granite there.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:43 am to Ric Flair
Soapstone
You can still do granite but pick an exotic color.
You can still do granite but pick an exotic color.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 5:56 am to Ric Flair
If you get granite, don't get the ubiquitous, first level crap that is put in all of the builder homes. There is still beautiful granite out there, just be discerning.
Every counter choice has its pros and cons, so people have to decide what they can live with. Soapstone, quartz, quartzite, concrete, all good choices.
We have quartzite on our perimeter counters and walnut on the island. Whoever dissed wood counters is crazy. They are gorgeous.
Go look at Houzz if you want to see what's current in kitchens.
Every counter choice has its pros and cons, so people have to decide what they can live with. Soapstone, quartz, quartzite, concrete, all good choices.
We have quartzite on our perimeter counters and walnut on the island. Whoever dissed wood counters is crazy. They are gorgeous.
Go look at Houzz if you want to see what's current in kitchens.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 6:03 am to Darla Hood
Went pick granite out last week for our new home. I don't get the hate for it here? Both granite and quarts seem to have plenty of pros and cons but if properly sealed it seems that granite is good for the long haul. Either way, that's what I'm putting down and it'll be tier 1 or 2. That shite is crazy expensive and I've already dished out a little extra for th wife's upgrade on flooring.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 7:11 am to Ric Flair
We Did Quartz or Quartzite through all of our new house.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 8:23 am to stout
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Soapstone
Posted on 6/18/16 at 8:36 am to Ric Flair
Pros and Cons of Granite
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For all their beauty and durability, granite counters do have a few weaknesses. The most concerning problems can occur when the countertops are not sealed correctly or the sealant wears off without the counters being resealed. Granite is porous. This means that unsealed or poorly sealed counters can absorb wine, juice or oil, producing a stain that might be impossible to remove. A poorly-sealed countertop can also harbor bacteria in its pores. Some treated granite can go 10 years without being sealed, but many countertops will need to be resealed on a yearly basis. When this is overlooked, it won’t take long for granite countertops to begin to show signs of staining.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 10:26 am to JCinBAMA
80% of granite doesn't even have to be sealed.
Posted on 6/18/16 at 10:34 am to Darla Hood
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Go look at Houzz if you want to see what's current in kitchens.
This is the single best recommendation in this thread.
Regarding wood tops, i think a butcher block top on an island looks great. I wouldn't want it for the whole kitchen though (although you can definitely do a lot worse)
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