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Comments (12)in the end we realized/decided that the 42 or 43" wide sink was just too big for our under-10-foot long kitchen (12 feet long including the fridge), and that the biggest sink we could get would be 30" unless we want to skip a dishwasher. 24" would be better for a sink for our space but I prefer a double sink even 28" 70/30 double basin sink. so off the above sink goes to the backyard perhaps, or perhaps it will be given away. apparently the cast iron sink is around 500 pounds, so not used lightly. we're in an old house so there's something to be said for a lighter sink. we're also on a parlor floor (and the sink was removed from a third floor apartment) oh well! I love the sink but practicality prevailed....See MoreInstalling Porcelain Backsplash
Comments (13)KBSpider, I guess I missed the part about it being glazed--it has a matte finish, so I didn't think of that. Good to know. Glad to hear it's easy maintenance. Teachertile, Easier to work with sounds good! Can you tell me a little more about epoxy grout? How is it compared to regular grout (whatever that's made of)? Pros/cons of each? Is there a particular brand you would recommend? Also, I've just started doing my research and have read that you can get caulk that is color matched with the grout. Can you do that with the epoxy grout? Should the caulk be the same brand as the grout? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm just starting to get things together for the backsplash. Suzannes, Thank you for posting the photo---much easier. I appreciate your comments on the oak cabinets. DH loves them, and I don't hate them. I do tend to like calmer, cleaner lines, so it probably wouldn't be my first choice, but I think/hope things are coming together pretty well. We did clean them well and, then, DH went over them with a light coat of stain. It really did revive them quite a bit, and, as I said, they are well built. Our kitchen has some design flaws that I would correct if we were doing a full-scale remodel, but that isn't going to happen. So, instead, we're trying to make it the best it can be---sprucing it up, rearranging what is in some cabinets, and adding varius organizational elements to make it work as efficiently a possible. I'm choosing to be pleased with what I can do rather than focusing on what else could have been done. I still have to figure out the hardware. About a year ago, in anticipation of doing this, I did pick up a number of handles to see what looked best; now, with almost everything else done, I'm going to have to start all over. But that's the subject of another post, I think....See MoreNeed help on countertop fabrication - Joseph Corlett?
Comments (9)"- What does a warranty from a fabricator generally cover?" That varies, but generally labor and materials for one year. " Would I be foolish to go with the second option given it has a few unknowns? Or is the fabricator is just being cautious/moving risk to me but with a strong under cabinet support of the sink, we are more good than bad?" You wouldn't be "foolish", but it is a trade off. Smaller more inconspicuous seams in a high use area vs. a larger more conspicuous seam in a lesser used area. A cast iron sink must be mechanically supported independently from the top. I'd recommend the installation of (2) Sink Straps by Regent Stone Products and nothing else. The fabricator is trying to use the shifting of responsibility as incentive for you to do things his way. I can't say I blame him. "Hummm, as I look at this picture/type - visually it may be better to have one seam to the right of the range top vs. four around the sink." This does depend on the "movement" in the slab. You may get a larger more inconspicuous seam doing it his way....See MoreEasy remove Corian sink scratches? Maybe please Joseph Corlett LLC??
Comments (2)" Any chance that these will come out with some Soft Scrub and a Dobbie Pad (or Scotchbrite or whatever pad)??" No. Those scratches are removable, but you're going to have to get very aggressive with them. I'd put an 80 grit on my Festool 150 on grind mode and have them out in half a minute, but I'd spend the next half hour following a progressively finer grit protocol to restore the factory finish. 180, 240, 400, 500/red Scotchbrite pad. If it's stainless steel, sand right over the drain flange and refinish it too. Pull the faucet and start at 180. You can use a random orbital palm sander, it's just going to take longer. Before.Before. After. You've got to look past the shadows....See Morelisadlu16
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