Do NOT buy this product! It’s beautiful but HORRIBLE quality and cracks just sitting there with no use (dangerous cracks that can cut you like broken glass) and chips with the tiniest pump of a cup or anything. It’s expensive and does not live up to anything they advertise. Not sure how they can falsely advertise a product as being so durable when it’s, in fact, the least durable countertop I’ve ever encountered—real or manmade. I’m not sure why they don’t fix this product and make it with more ground stone and epoxy/binders than glass. Who makes glass countertops and thinks it’s a good idea? See photos.

Yes, in Sylacauga. Our main level marble floors were bought directly from the previous owners of the quarry. DH drove to pick up for my parents. When we remodeled, I purchased new slabs from there, but used tile purchased by our fabricator from the quarry when it closed (before AM3 purchased). I foundthis page on their website that shows the correct name/variations. I will go back and add it to my original post. Too funny. I had forgotten the media person had asked for a few photos when I left a comment on their IG account awhile back. She used foyer and living room in the Creme Extra page. And the MB photos on the Alabama Scuro page (brass sink photo is not mine, but others are).

@joseph_corlett and @cosentinona I posted a related question in discussions on counter products, including Dekton...link>> counter questions As I said, one store steered me away from Dekton--said they would still sell it but would do no miters. I then went to big box store; they literally had their samples hidden away at the request of their fabricators. The salesperson sheepishly told me that they do their best not to sell it because of all the problems. I don't need mitered edges, but how can I get it if the suppliers don't have answers? And what really is the way to avoid chipped edges?

Hello All... and Carol, This message is from Carol's sister Barb. I have been discussing countertops, cabinets, backsplash and paint colors with Carol also... so am finding these discussions very interesting. Thank you to EVERYONE! Because I have an art and design background I tell Carol she just needs to listen to me! ha! But gosh, that just doesn't always happen. And her husband, although a very nice guy, doesn't always agree either. Therefore, all of your input and advice is great! After reading everything from all of you, here is my take: * FLOORPLAN: Keep as is * COUNTERTOP/S : use the same countertop in Kitchen, Bar Area and Laundry room. Plain Soft White (or off white) Matt finish Quartz or Solid Surface (Corian or other brand). I have Quartz... it is not that fragile. In fact, Consumer Reports rates it slightly better than granite. * TWO-TONE COUNTERTOP is not bad either for kitchen. But if using a 2nd color, I would use a warmer gray or the Hone Virginia Mist granite (or soapstone) someone had suggested. And I would use on the peninsula section only. Note: I had recommended that Carol take off white color paper (or maybe a bone color) and put it on her existing countertop just to get a feel for what off white would look like. I think it will show her how it will not only brighten/lighten the space, but will simplify the busy look. And then also let her husband see it so he can see it is not boring, but calming and pleasant. And keep it there for a couple days so they can get used to seeing it. Then she could also add an area with deeper color for a two-tone look. * COUNTERTOP HEIGHT: I would keep countertop height. Easier to get on and off of stools at that height instead of bar stools especially as we age * WATERFALL COUNTERTOP: If doing all OFF WHITE, I guess I would consider. But I could go either way on waterfall countertop... with or without. * CABINETS: great idea to strip and recoat existing cabinets * CABINET HARDWARE: good idea to update with new brushed nickel or possibly matt black. Get countertops in first, then decide. Not a real pressing upgrade. The present stuff is not too bad * FLOORS: keep them and stream clean as originally planned * BACKSPLASH: Remove existing brown wall tile. Add simple rectangle tile: modern layout (not brick) - color ideas: bone, sage (nice soft green -brings in outside greens), teal, blue (cooler tones are nice compliment to the orange tones and works with floor coloring). TBD after countertop is determined for sure. KEEP SIMPLE, LIGHT AND NON-BUSY. * BACKSPLASH ON FULL WALL: To be decided. But I would probably do... depending on tile selected * PENDANT LIGHTS - new more updated pendant lights with cooler temp bulbs (3500 to 4000 lumens - not too cool... 6000 lumens would be too cool) * BAR STOOLS - new bar stools - white, light taupe, chrome * INVISIBLE COOKTOP: For safety of pet cat, Twix... best not to do * TV: mount on wall away from stove top * PAINT COLOR: probably mostly off white. But could also add in accent wall color depending on backsplash color selected (sage, teal, blue, etc). One of last items TBD * AREA RUG: May or may not want... decide after everything else is complete. If desired, keep it very simple/plain. There is plenty of pattern and color in the floor already Any further comments from folks are welcome! Carol... for now... I hope this helps. Let's chat. Barb