Counter top advice Please ?
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Comments (1)I always go with the standard Eased edge for countertops. I think if you had that you'd be fine but if you counter edges have a crisp/sharp 90 degree square edge, then you might want it rounded off a bit....See MoreCommercial countertop oven advice please
Comments (4)hgtv, sorry you moved this down, I've been thinking about the Cadco too. It looks like from their specs they are a countertop/portable unit ONLY and not built in. I know joe blowe has one, I think cpovey did also, you may have to google search for more info. I don't think either one built them it. cpovey is a caterer, fwiw, if you can track him/her down. Here is a link that might be useful: Cadco...See MoreCounter top for resale~ Bill V. please~~
Comments (18)devorah~~ What is Richlite?....and how expensive is it? You said that you did it yourself...was it difficult? My DH can lay the tiles...so thought it would be less costly. Bill V. said to use the granite tiles...he has used it in a lot of upscale homes...but to leave 1/32" apart and put in some grout...didn't think it would make as much difference if it was completely level. I don't know what to do....but I know we don't want to put much $$$ into this dying house market that we have going on here....just trying to hold our money together. We don't "have" to sell....but want to relocate from here. Anxious to hear back....Thanks...See MoreBought My First Home - Need Countertop Advice Please
Comments (9)Congratulations on your first home! You might want to start with Consumer Reports or similar charts listing the pluses and minuses of various countertops. Browsing the local HD or Lowe's (and you'll be running there a lot in the first months after a new home purchase) is also a good starting point. There is no one perfect material for all people, and one person's definition of affordable might be different from another's. Some people want the countertops to be a focal point, and other people want the countertop to not distract from a different focal point. I'm partial to granite, which I think meets all of your criteria. Granite is always beautiful and durable, and I prefer the natural variations inherent in any real material. Most granites are lower-maintenance than their reputation (read this forum on how to test your granite), and some are affordable. (I went for blue granite, which is notoriously unaffordable, as my big splurge, and IMO worth every penny.) Granite comes in every color of the rainbow, not just the colors you see at HD. Here's a pic of my WIP (just 'cause it went in this week and I'm still in the show-off phase): There are people on this forum who love the feel and durability of soapstone; the unique and interesting look of copper and zinc; the recycled glass terazzo style countertops; the patina of well used marble and the gleam of polished marble; the smooth look and durability of quartz/quartzite; etc. Enjoy the search!...See More- 4 years ago
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