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Comments (5)I had an estimate from HD for quartz and Corian. The Quartz (LG or Silestone) was a little cheaper even if I added the cost of the sink. Is the estimate based on paying for a whole slab? i am still working on my decision but know I want a white marble look. Besides HD I found a place that sells some quartz by the sq foot. A remnant might work for us too as long as it is the right look. Do you think you'd be happy with the remnant? Unless a big difference in price or way out of your budget, I'd try to find something you will really be happy with....See MoreDo solid surface counters scratch more or less easily than laminate?
Comments (4)Whether any surface scratches depends on how you use it! I've lived with laminate and Corian, and that's what I've learned. I've lived with laminate with and without scratches, it's all in how you care for it. And, we bought our current house with Corian that was already at least 5 years old. Is it scratched? In places, yes. But because of the pattern, we can't see them unless we look at it just so, with the light just so. (I naively thought the U countertop didn't have seams until I "met" Joseph here. I examined, saw them, and now I know where they are, and I still can't see them unless I look for them. )...See MoreSolid Surface v. Quartz for Master Bath Counters
Comments (22)A year ago I had Cambria Quartz "Darlington" installed in my medium sized 10 x 15 kitchen w/snack bar. I had Difinity "Quartz "Cerrado" installed in a bathroom that gets a lot of use. I had Corian "Witch Hazel" installed in my laundry room 7 ft. folding counter. I love the looks of all, but Corian was just as expensive as the Difinity Quartz and I had scratches in the Corian folding counter almost immediately after installed. I am a very careful person and take very good care of everything I own. The Quartz counters are still perfect even after sliding plates, etc. over it. I am now looking at options for another remodel project and after reviews read, I don't understand how Corian holds up as well or better than Quartz and is very comparable in price. I think I will stick with Quartz but not pay the high price for Cambria brand....See MoreWilsonart Thinscape countertops or solid surface?
Comments (7)Thanks, Joseph. Could I use Corian without a built up edge? I think I mentioned my cabinets are frameless, if that makes any difference. Is there any difference in solid surface brand prices? The kitchen designer I visited yesterday uses a distributor/fabricator that can get any brand, but she only wanted to show me Corian....See Moreemma1420
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