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re: To Granite or not to Granite....
Posted on 4/11/16 at 7:35 pm to Sigma
Posted on 4/11/16 at 7:35 pm to Sigma
Some of our friends just did leathered granite and it looks AMAZING.
If we ever redo our kitchen, that's what we're going with.
And whoever suggested slate - hell no! We had slate counters in our master bath and I HATED them. They would stain and chip and flake - slate is the worst.
If we ever redo our kitchen, that's what we're going with.
And whoever suggested slate - hell no! We had slate counters in our master bath and I HATED them. They would stain and chip and flake - slate is the worst.
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Posted on 4/11/16 at 7:39 pm to Sigma
Granite, good cost effective material. If you ever sell it is a selling point.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:06 pm to BamaChick
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And whoever suggested slate - hell no! We had slate counters in our master bath and I HATED them. They would stain and chip and flake - slate is the worst.
Then it either wasn't slate, or it wasn't installed correctly...
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Unlike granite, marble and concrete, slate is non-porous. This means that it cleans up very easily and does not have a tendency to harbor bacteria. It won’t absorb liquids, so you won’t get any staining from juice, tomato products, oil, cleaners, etc., since they can’t penetrate the surface.
The hardness and durability of slate is also very appealing in the kitchen or bathroom. It won’t easily chip or scratch, and it stands up very well to heat. Hot pans or hair tools won’t mar the surface. Finally, slate countertops are quite a bit more affordable than their pricier cousins like granite and marble. They cost less than most concrete, quartz or crushed glass countertops too. Slate countertop prices are $50-$65 per square foot.
Corners can be slightly brittle and they are sharp. Many professional installers recommend having the corners rounded off to avoid cracks or injuries.
Love mine. Would show pics, but the better half has drawn lines about what I can post on here.
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:14 pm to Sigma
I'm a fan of concrete because of the customization that's possible:
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:15 pm to RollDawgRoll
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Just finished remodeling the kitchen. Used a marble called Alabama White. It looks great with dark cabinets.
post some pics. Im starting a remodel in a few weeks, so im curious. I dont know what direction to go in
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:22 pm to Pectus
Travertine and Limestone are all the rage these days
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:38 pm to Lester Earl
Here's the marble slab I used. I'm trying to figure out how to upload some pics
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:45 pm to RollDawgRoll
Saw someone putting in Cre8stone on a bar remodel. I've checked the website and plan to find out more about this when I do an outdoor kitchen. Has anyone tried this stuff?
Cre8stone
Cre8stone
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:46 pm to Sigma
Granite is slightly radioactive
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:53 pm to Sigma
We will be doing ours soon too. Looking at anything other than granite. Seems every fricking house I go in has granite countertops. We are considering wood, concrete, or quartz.
I redid a hall half bath and put in a copper vanity top. I really like it, but copper kitchen countertops would be expensive. Here's the company I used and installed it myself.
LINK
I redid a hall half bath and put in a copper vanity top. I really like it, but copper kitchen countertops would be expensive. Here's the company I used and installed it myself.
LINK
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:54 pm to Sigma
White marble and Quartz is what all the Rich people in mobile are using
Posted on 4/11/16 at 8:59 pm to TigerTatorTots
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This is inaccurate considering I had an entire bottle of red wine shatter a week after I moved into the new house. No stains at all
Right because I'm sure you cleaned it up within a couple minutes that's why
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:00 pm to RollDawgRoll
thanks man 
dont hurt yourself
dont hurt yourself
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:08 pm to Lester Earl
That didn't work.
I have a bunch of pics on Houzz, not sure how to link it
I have a bunch of pics on Houzz, not sure how to link it
This post was edited on 4/11/16 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:16 pm to RollDawgRoll
You'll prolly need to sign up at an image hosting site. I recommend imgur
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:16 pm to Sigma
Butcher's block
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:32 pm to Lester Earl
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:42 pm to RollDawgRoll
That before and after is incredible. Looks great!
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:43 pm to TigerDeBaiter
quote:Gorgeous stuff. Pricier than our choice, which is Fantasy Brown quartzite, but I have no regrets. I love ours. Island is walnut.
We chose a very clean/white slab of taj mahal.
This post was edited on 4/12/16 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 4/11/16 at 9:43 pm to RollDawgRoll
Thanks for the link, came out nice 
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