Granite counter is repaired..........what is it worth?
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Comments (12)Funny that you guys started to discuss this just when I am about to start this same project myself. Here are my findings. First off, if you plan of putting a counter on top of the new 3.8 cu ft FL, good luck, and have your pocket book ready. You see, the deepest "standard" counters are those for kitchens, at 25 1/8". Assuming that one leaves around 5" of clearance behind those newer FL machines for vents, air circulation, heat, etc, then you are looking at about 30"-35" of depth, depending on how flush you want the counter to come to the front of the machine. Having said that, there are 3 prices for laminate counters in the stores (like Home Depot). The counters you see in the store in stock are the cheapest, and will cost around $10 li ft. If you need to pick a finish that matches say the sink counter top in your bathroom where the machines are also located, then that is considered a custom order, even if it is a standard depth. This will easily double the price to $20 li ft. Now if you want to order a non-standard depth so that it goes from the back of the wall to the front of your new FL, then you are looking at $35-$50 li ft, depending on type of finish like rounded vs sqaure front edge, back ledge or no ledge, etc... Keep this in mind when shopping for a counter top. I would like my counter to cover the machines completely, so I might have to bite the bullet and order the more expensive counter top.... Again, I am talking about a laminate counter top, no fancy materials here.... I am from Canada, and here is what the local Home Depot quoted me in Canadian dollars for the 3 options.. 1) In-Store counter (limited finishes) 25 1/8" (standard depth) X 6 feet = $68 CAD Custom order counter (you choose the finish) 25 1/8" (standard depth) X 6 feet = $132 - $150 CAD 30 Csutom order counter (you choose the finish) 30-35" (non standard depth) X 6 feet = $222 CAD I believe the last option of non-standard depth only allows for a square front edge finish. If you want a rounder edge in front, like that found on your kitchen counter, the price jumps to $500 CAD, since the guy said that they have to charge for a full 4X8 sheet, and then cut the custom size from there, in order to get the rounded front edge... One other option you can do, which my brother did very nicely is lay down 2 sheets of plywood (for extra thickness), and tile the top and sides, looks really nice, but is a lot more work......See Moregranite counter top
Comments (20)sammi, we get functionality with our granite that we wouldn't get with a laminate. I don't understand raehelen's comment about needing to be more careful with granite than with laminate - at least as long as one is careful to choose a granite well suited to use in a kitchen (e.g. not one of the few that etch easily). We bake a lot and it is joy to have such a baking friendly work surface. We have a counter surface that can take the use of a dough scraper and has the smoothness for working with the dough. I don't think I would be comfortable doing that on laminate. When I had laminate many years ago, I had to be careful to not scratch it and to not put a very hot pan down that might scorch it. Our granite is a dream to clean up - we have 4 cooks in the kitchen and some are not always careful to wipe up. Even when a spill is discovered later, a quick damp wipe takes care of it. We like Indian cooking so we sometimes are using spices such as tumeric that can stain some surfaces but that hasn't been a problem with our granite. We do have one of the low porosity stones, but higher porosity stones can be dealt with by sealing. Budgets are important and laminate is a good kitchen surface - I would much prefer it over my kitchen's previous 70's bumpy tile with wide grout - I'm not knocking laminate which is a good solution that is easier on the budget than granite. But, where it fits the budget, granite can have some functionality advantages....See MoreHow is your dishwasher attached to the granite counter top?
Comments (6)Ours had the option of 4 screws through the sides or 2 in the sides and 2 into the underside of the counter. We went with 4 through the sides rather than having the fabricator risk the counter. It also makes it easier to swap out dishwashers when it goes....See MoreRenew old / existing counter tops???
Comments (9)Re: Granite Overlay...it is at least as much if not more than real mid level granite and they nickel dime you to death. I speak from personal experience and it actually looks nothing like real granite. They are a franchise company they sub everything out so you are paying them and the franchise company commission. Sort of like Decorating Den. You may go this route but please do your research first and make sure you get every promise in writing because they will have amnesia later on down the road....See Moredan1888
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