Re: Granite countertop

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Re: Granite countertop

MoM

06-19-2006

Re: Granite countertop

Rudy

06-20-2006

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Posted by MoM on June 19, 2006, 9:39 pm

Finally, I have reached the stage in my kitchen remodeling where I am
ready to install granite countertops. I see different dealers
advertising different prices which range from about $49/sqft till more
then $100/sqft. What's the difference between them except color? What
should I be looking at when choosing a granite and installer? Together
with kitchen I also want to install granite vanity top in two baths.
The bath vanity top is around 5-6 sqft while in the kitchen it is
almost 60 sqft. I do not have budget right now to do both kitchen and
bath. I wonder if I do only one or two bath now or later will this
increase the price considerably? Is the price advertised usually based
on full kitchen or it does not matter? Also can I save money by doing
template myself? Last question. One of backsplash tiled wall in the
kitchen is not straight, it bows with approximately ¾ " per 8'.
Can it be a problem since the countertop must follow the bowed wall?

Don't get granite. It's porous.

Get quartz.

http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Quartz_Countertops-Countertops-A1915.html

Posted by Rudy on June 20, 2006, 2:20 am

> Don't get granite. It's porous.

Not when properly sealed..as all slabs should be. We ve had granite in two
homes for 10 years with no evidence of porosity or staining.
Its been as close as you can get to "no maintenence" other than a sealing
once a year and cleaning spills with "Glass Plus"

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