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Frustrated looking for granite until today!!! Yay!

14 years ago

I went to a new granite supplier today and found 4 granites that would work. One that I absolutely love. It is called Ice Brown. I have a feeling this is like Bianco Anitco - does anyone know if this is just another name for it. The other granites that I liked today are: Crema Perlata, Tiger Persia (DH didn't like that from the pictures), and Bertularie. I did like a Golden Typhoon at another yard. But my favorite is still the ice brown. I am planning on putting this on Espresso cabinets for our wet bar in the basement and then on the half wall for a bar top. Do you think a durango backsplash will look ok with it?

Thanks,

Susan

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pharaoh
14 years ago
photos?
remodelfla
14 years ago
In theory yes, but it's really hard to tell without pics of the slab. Once you get the slab, wait till it's installed so you can be sure it looks the same with kitchen lighting and then pic out your exact durango or other stone.
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boxerpups
14 years ago
Now you got me all excited.... Where are the photos?

Looking forward to helping you decide.

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