Picking granite that isn't/won't become dated
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Is this too modern/contemporary? (ie. will become very dated?)
Comments (33)hedygs, While I'm not to the point of having it installed yet, it did come last week. It was extremely well packed, coming in 3 boxes-the glass counter and mirror was very well protected. They even had a special bag for the faucet. It is absolutely gorgeous! Now, I was unhappy with "curbside delivery" they caught me right after my contractor left and my brother and I had to drag it up my driveway and into the house. That aside, I'm very pleased with it and I cannot wait to see it (and my entire bathroom) installed! I almost forgot, it comes with these short legs for the vanity?!??? It would make it child height. It didn't matter to me, I was going to have them mount it as a floating vanity anyhow. It's just quirky....See MoreI'm not a neat cook and my sink isn't that big!
Comments (48)I REALLY wish GW had better search features - like, a lot of people here know your kitchen plans, while others (like me), don't. Sorry. It sounds like you live on a farm and want a country kitchen. Well, I'm from the Northeast - and Soapstone has been used here - in farmhouses - for CENTURIES! Ditto wide plank pine floors. That being said, if you are going with dark cabinets, it may be too dark for your tastes. Personally, I LOVE retro tiled countertops, but a LOT of people hate them because grime gets in the grout. If you go with tile make sure NOT to use white grout - impossible to keep clean (even if sealed). I love wood counters too, but still I would never put them next to a sink or stove - I really want to be able to put a hot pot on my counter without needing a trivet. And, well, even though I am obsessed with Tung Oil, and yes, it has been used for centuries to waterproof boats, it will need to be re-applied too often if wet dishes are left on it - therefore it is more work than I intend to do in my new kitchen. My main countertops will be soapstone or concrete simply because they require the LEAST amount of maintenance in the long run and only get better with age and wear. If you like gray but soapstone is too dark, ordinary gray Portland Cement (no color added) works, but it is more modern. Ground / wet-sanded to a fine polish and dirt won't get stuck in the pores. I'm not even planning on sealing mine if I go that route - why bother - I have no intention of re-sealing it at a later date. And hey, if sidewalks aren't sealed and I'm not planning on walking with muddy boots on my counter, any "dirt" will only add to the patina! I also LOVE stainless counters with integrated sinks - but they are expensive. My Grandmother had this as the countertop on the sink side of her kitchen and butcherblock everywhere else - it was a VERY country kitchen with pine cabinets and brick floors and it worked! This is by far the LEAST maintenance countertop choice. I'm going to have to compare costs of this vs. soapstone with a sink cut-out - it might just work out to be the same cost, but I already have a lot of stainless, so it will probably feel too cold in my kitchen. If I go with charcoal grey base cabs, maybe, if I go with stainless base cabs, no way! As for sinks, do yourself a favor and get a big DEEP sink! But fireclay or porcelain enamel over cast iron is NOT the best choice - chips too easily. I actually have a giant antique Art Deco double-bowl sink with a drainboard that clips over either bowl; one bowl is 8" deep, the other is 15" deep - but I really don't want to put it in the new kitchen because it already has a couple nicks in it and I don't want to have to worry and carfeully "place" my dirty pots and pans in it. I think I'll just buy a big stainless farmhouse sink instead and not worry about ruining the finish....See MoreIsn't killing your KD considered
Comments (32)Well, I got off the phone with the KD this afternoon, His crew will be here Friday morning to finish the install. Almost 5 weeks after the mistake was discovered. He wasn't happy that I had the floors finished while he was on vacation. He really is an arrogant S.O.B. He wants to look at the floors before his installer do any work, which I don't have a problem with. I understand that he wants to make sure there aren't any scratches before he starts.I went out and bought sheets massoinite to cover the floor to make sure the floor is protected. He keeps on harping on the fact that he doesn't want a problem, well does he really think I want the floors damaged, it would be a problem for me too. He makes it sound like I'm trying something out of him. But he doesn't want to be responsible for any damage. I told him, if you damage it you fix it. He keeps on trying to blame me and my husband for his mistake. Then he has the nerve to call me again, and mak sure me is he going to be paid in full. I told him when the job is complete and we are satisfied we will discuss payment. He wanted me to commit to full payment. I've done quite a bit of renovation in my home, and no on has ever asked if they will be paid in full BEFORE the job was complete. He wanted to make sure I wasn't going to deduct anything from his final payment, which I should deduct the extra expenses I incurred because of HIS mistake..... It'll be over soon, It'll be over soon, that's going to be my new mantra..... Thanks for the vent. (Oh geeze,that's what started my troubles....the vent....LOL )...See MoreWill cork flooring become dated?
Comments (18)I think as long as you stay away from some of the colored stains or wilder patterns, it will be quite timeless. We replaced all ourW2W carpet with cork 15 months ago. We have two dogs and a cat and are NOT careful with our floors. It has held up beautifully. I will add, though, that it will fade in sunlight. So if you have a lot of light in any particular area (big sliders or french door) you might want to look into some coating film for the glass, or just deal with the fade....See Morelive_wire_oak
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