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Countertops
Read all 8 responses: "I am looking at having new granite countertops put in my kitchen. However, i have heard that granite can let off radiation.
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- any substance has that capacity, better not have a computer, tv, microwave, cell phone, the basement or go into the sun then.... granite countertops are awesome....
- Hi, My father sells kitchens and countertops. He is very knowledgeable about all the products. If you would like his email address or phone number please respond back.
- Hello B., I sell Kitchen and Bath's and a lot of granite tops. The "radiation" is so minimal it has never ever been an issue for any of our customers, our supplier...
Feedback Requested of Tile and Marble Clearinghouse AKA go-granite.com
We got countertops there and the granite itself was beautiful, but the fabrication (measuing, cutting, and installation) as well as the customer service was ...
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- We used them about 18 months ago to install our counter tops. Overall, we are happy with them but I did have a few issues. They were not very clear with the overall ...
- I'm not familiar with the company you're inquiring. However,I work for Seconds & Surplus (www.secondsandsurplus.com). We carry hardwood and laminate flooring, granite ...
- My husband and I used them about 2 yrs ago to replace our countertops in our kitchen. I would not recommend them. Their prices are cheap and so is everything else. ...
New Granite Counters and Stainless Steel Appliances - HELP!
Read all 30 responses: "I am not much of a housekeeper, I guess, b/c I usually use just Windex and 409 to clean most everything. We just built a new house, ...
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- the BEST thing I've found has been Dawn dishsoap and hot water. A little Dawn on a rag with as hot water as you can stand, wipe, and then dry with another rag. Amazing...
- I just use soap and water on mine.... sometimes using bleach wipes to sanitize. we have bought stainless cleaner for the appliances, but I find soap and water does as ...
- Actually A., you aren't asking the important questions. Do you know what is in most cleaning supplies? Do you know what affect they have on your families health and ...
Green and Granite
Read all 6 responses: "With all this going green stuff, I feel overwhelmed. What are you mama's cleaning your granite counter tops with?"
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- I don't have granite counters but I have watched a few home improvement shows warning homeowners not to use vinegar. It breaks down the sealant they use.
- Granite is very expensive stuff. Check on the internet and use what's recommended. When Al Gore moves to a shack in the country and stops flying around in a private je...
- I just know I'm so tired of hearing the word green ALL the time, I just use whatever I want to use. If it happens to be a green product, then good, if it's not a green...
Granite Tile Recommendations?
If I were putting in a countertop, I wouldn't choose the granite tile. .... I don't know what the cost of our granite countertops were - new house I had ...
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- Hi E.- I'm an interior designer, and I have a granite tile counter top. It is a great way to get the granite counter tops that you want without the large price. If ...
- I know that a lot of folks are nuts about granite, and it is beautiful. I've moved a lot and had laminate, solid surface (Corian), solid granite, and granite tile. P...
- Hi E., I don't know about granite tile, but we have solid granite (house came with it) and though it's beautiful, I wouldn't highly recommend it even in a single slab...
Corian, Quartz, Granite
I know that many people do not seal their granite countertops, but if they don't , then liquids will soak in to the granite and stain it, and it will scratch ...
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- I asked my husband...a general contractor. His response: "Quartz is expensive, I can check pricing but the last time I quoted quartz it was more money than granit...
- I JUST went thru the same dilemma. I went around and around. In the end I went with granite and I love it! I also love the place I got it and they are in our area. Ch...
- I agree... I think that the quartz is the way to go... It look awesome and holds up wonderfully!
Quartz Countertops
Aug 31, 2009 ... He says they're way better than granite because you have seal granite on a yearly basis. He had his countertops redone in his condo before we were married ...
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- Hi T.. We installed quartz in our kitchen and LOVE IT. It's nice that you can put hot pots or dishes right on it without burning it and you don't have to treat it lik...
- We have Silestone and LOVE them! They are indestructible, gorgeous, and care-free.
- I also have quartz. they were in my kitchen when i moved in. Love them. Absolutely no negatives. Good luck.
Countertop Help
Read all 6 responses: "I have a new home with corian countertops, ... Next question: Corian, Quartz, Granite ... Help with Cleaning Granite Countertops ...
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- I am an interior designer and I am not a fan of solid surface material because they scratch easily, are hard to maintain and they cost about the same as stone, which i...
- I believe you can buff those out but you may need to hire a professional service.
- You can use either very very fine sandpaper to remove the scratches, or I prefer to rub the counters with a rag with vinegar, in a circular motion, until the scratches...
Light Colored Granite Sinks
Oct 19, 2009 ... I love granite myself because it is a very beautiful stone, I would just use it for countertops and/or backsplash. if you do get a granite sink, ...
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- I had a black granite sink in my previous house and really liked it. It didnt chip or anything like that. I did get hard water stains but that was because of the wat...
- We have a black granite sink and we absolutely love it! We are actually moving soon and all the homes we are looking at seem to still have the traditional silver sink ...
- I love Granite sinks and are easy to clean. Theirs pros and cons but Granite is better looking too.
Kitchen Remodeling
I know you are just looking for someone to do the job but I wanted to tell you about something that made me change my mind about granite countertops. ...
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- Hello DD, Did you find someone good to redo your kitchen that you could recommend? Thanks, K.
- There is a young man that is very good and the pricing is wonderful his name is rodney reise ###-###-#### he is local out of desoto but works every where.
- There is a company called Stone Tec Inc that does a fabulous job installing granite and backsplashes. They even have an onsite designer in their showroom to help you ...
