Mango
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No you're not crazy. I have it too and still love it. But, I am getting a little tired of it and looking at doing something else.
BTW, love your kitchen.
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A Moment of Silence Please
- Thread starter SHELLY
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No you're not crazy. I have it too and still love it. But, I am getting a little tired of it and looking at doing something else.
BTW, love your kitchen.
No you're not crazy. I have it too and still love it. But, I am getting a little tired of it and looking at doing something else.
BTW, love your kitchen.
like what?
DD
SoWal Expert
This would fit my budget perfectly!! Thanks, Shelly for the idea!! Oooooooooooh! I wanna see, Mermy!!! Pics, pleeeeeeeeez.
I really am thinking of new countertops this summer. I want concrete, but know nothing about them really. Anyone got 'em? Advice?
elgordoboy
Beach Fanatic
A quick material comparison...
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...untertops-8-07/types/0708_counter_types_1.htm
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...untertops-8-07/types/0708_counter_types_1.htm
DD
SoWal Expert
8CONCRETE
Best for a modern, high-tech look. It can be dyed, textured, or customized.
But it requires periodic sealing and is easily damaged by heat, knives, and rough objects. Compare countertop materials: Durability depends on the fabricator's skill and type of sealant. Can develop cracks.
Price $80 to $120 per square foot, installed; $4,400 to $6,600 for an average-sized kitchen.
Yeow!!!
I will never get mr. dd to go for this. Especially if we're going to sell within a year or so. And, then if I did get them, I might not want to sell. I better go with formica. The next owners can spring for the concrete.
Best for a modern, high-tech look. It can be dyed, textured, or customized.
But it requires periodic sealing and is easily damaged by heat, knives, and rough objects. Compare countertop materials: Durability depends on the fabricator's skill and type of sealant. Can develop cracks.
Price $80 to $120 per square foot, installed; $4,400 to $6,600 for an average-sized kitchen.
Yeow!!!
I will never get mr. dd to go for this. Especially if we're going to sell within a year or so. And, then if I did get them, I might not want to sell. I better go with formica. The next owners can spring for the concrete.You will have to allow me some time to clear off those countertops.
We got the inspiration for those countertops about ten years ago when we were staying at Seaside. Remember the wine bar, where Cafe Rendezvous is now? We were sitting there sipping our wine and eyeballing the copper countertop bar at the same time (I don't think they ever had anyone examining the underside of the bar, not sober, at least ;-)), thinking that we could do the same. Voila! A roll of copper roof sheeting and ten million clamps later, we had our own. It wasn't hard to construct, either.
It complements our granite countertops beautifully.
Matt J
SWGB
You will have to allow me some time to clear off those countertops.
We got the inspiration for those countertops about ten years ago when we were staying at Seaside. Remember the wine bar, where Cafe Rendezvous is now? We were sitting there sipping our wine and eyeballing the copper countertop bar at the same time (I don't think they ever had anyone examining the underside of the bar, not sober, at least ;-)), thinking that we could do the same. Voila! A roll of copper roof sheeting and ten million clamps later, we had our own. It wasn't hard to construct, either.
It complements our granite countertops beautifully.
Has it aged and gotten any kind of patina on it? Just wondering if regular cleaning will prevent it.
Beach Runner
beats on hood
Corian was chic and expensive in 1988. Yes, we have Corian in the bathrooms, too. I have been thinking about re-doing the countertops in the kitchen and was about to put in granite. Glad I got the 411 that it's out (according to Southern Accents magazine and this message board). I would have been
if I had put in granite last fall when I started considering it.To save some money, we put Formica in the laundry room/butler's pantry. I have always been embarrassed by it. Guess now it's stylin'!
TooFarTampa
SoWal Insider
Corian was chic and expensive in 1988. Yes, we have Corian in the bathrooms, too. I have been thinking about re-doing the countertops in the kitchen and was about to put in granite. Glad I got the 411 that it's out (according to Southern Accents magazine and this message board). I would have been
To save some money, we put Formica in the laundry room/butler's pantry. I have always been embarrassed by it. Guess now it's stylin'!
Quartz composite is a nice clean look, and I think it can be done without seams. If it is too shiny I think you can have it honed but I am not sure. The only things I don't like about formica are the edges (unless you have a rolled top, which is hard to do if you have anything but a straight counter) and the lip around the sink. I like having an undermount sink.
Soapstone is heavenly but it is not for everyone.
TooFarTampa
SoWal Insider
Also BR I wouldn't worry this time about what is chic, but what suits your beautiful home and what is most functional for you. Granite actually is functional for many reasons but obviously designers have tired of it.