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Comments (6)I was all set to order the Rohl Allia. Went to the store and, while I was there, looked around at all the bath and kitchen displays. I got to the Kohler section and saw an interesting display. There was a large divided sink with a heavy SS frying pan in it. The frying pan had a sign challenging people to try to damage the sink with the pan. Not to miss such an opportunity, I picked up the pan and dropped it from a height of 6 inches into the sink. Nothing happened. So I then picked up the frying pan and tapped the edge of the sink. Again, no damage. Then I whacked the sink a half dozen times harder than I thought any accident could cause. No damage-not even a scratch. The pan just bounced off. I was amazed. So I asked the salesperson, who had just told me that fireclay was pretty durable, if it could take that sort of abuse. She just shook her head. So I ordered the Kohler Bakersfield sink instead....See MoreSoapstone counters & 3" soapstone backsplash--look goofy?
Comments (14)I'm almost finished with a kitchen remodel due to a water leak. I got new cabinets and appliances, the granite was reused. I didn't care whether or not I kept the same backsplash but the insurance said it wasn't necessary to have it replaced. So when they installed my new cabinets, to make them level, they were running higher (above the bottom of the lowest tile) so they took off the lowest row of tile. They explained that once the granite was reinstalled, it wouldn't look right to put something back in that area because you'd see how it runs uphill (or downhill) so we tore off the entire backsplash. I just had the cheap white 3"x6" subway tile from lowes, and I like it so that's what I'm having done again. But I'm soooooo glad that we tore it all out and re-tiling the backsplash. It will look so much better. It's getting done tomorrow. I personally would rather have the backsplash redone than to go with the 3" piece. JMHO BTW the insurance paid for a new backsplash since the granite couldn't be installed exactly where it was before and I got $1100.00 for a $300 backsplash :)...See MoreShow me your counter overhang for seating
Comments (45)nellie820 Thanks! I am still working on my kitchen so I haven't posted yet. We still need to paint (any suggestions on colors is very welcome--I have 10 different swatches hanging in my kitchen right now!), change outlets (they are almond now so need to change to white), counter stools, accessories, new kitchen table and chairs and a banquette. I have posted a few pics lately asking for help with paint... but I still have a few months left before I post the finished project. If there area any other areas or angles you want to see just let me know:o). honey333-- I measured from the cabinet bases. From the cab base to the end of the drawer is just shy of 7/8". From the end of the cab base to the end of the drawer pull is: 1 5/8". It really doesn't seem like it is too much of an overhang I think because of the cab pulls. The only thing I may have done differently--but I am really nitpicking here--is on the island. On the cab side as I told you the overhang is 2". On the counter stool side, there is only a 1 1/4" overhang from the end of the apron. I don't notice it at all when in the kitchen but when I look at pics I notice the difference. I might have done a 2" OH on the counter stool side too just for symmetry sake (now my geeky science and math side is coming out:o)). Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions....See MorePlease show me your Santa Rita Venata soapstone counters
Comments (7)pluckymama- Thanks for your kind words. I first saw a kitchen mixing different varieties of SS on this site, I think it was "redrange"'s kitchen that first got me thinking of it. My SS guy does construct some sinks, but it was much less expensive to get my farmhouse sink from his source rather than going custom, and those are all done in Original. I chose the Original for the countertops to blend with the sink, but went with more movement so that it would tie in with the island as well. Truly, it is all more beautiful in person and it's a joy to work on them. Cooking and baking are among my favorite hobbies and we entertain lots up here, so these are not "for show" countertops. I have had one ding. This past winter I was putting a heavy glass away in a cupboard and it slipped out of my hand. The bottom rim gouged my countertop. DH got some fine grained sandpaper and smoothed the dent. I oiled it and now - I just went in to look for it - I can't even see where it happened. From time to time I will drag something across the island, like a metal cooling rack, and it will leave a light scratchy trail of white marks. But when I wash it down with soap and water, they all but disappear. If I oil the countertops (I've done it about 4 times since installing) all the little boo-boo's disappear. I don't chop directly on it - I don't chop on my granite at home either, mostly for care of my knives. It is cinchy to clean. I just wash it with a soapy cloth then rinse off with a clean, damp microfiber one. To me, both varieties - at least the slabs I have - have the same touch. Though the surface is hard, there is a softness and powdery smoothness that is very different from polished granite. This time of year, especially, I love working on the cool stone. I've followed a lot of posts on soapstone here and I would never try to talk anyone into getting it if they were unsure they would love the look. But after having used it for more than half a year, I have to say that it's my favorite feature in my home....See Moreangie_diy
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