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Granite Countertops
Asked by A.P. from Kansas City
on February 10, 2008
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Looking for recommendations for a company who installs granite countertops.
I'd like to replace my current countertops but don't need a complete kitchen re-do- just t...
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- Hi! I used "Midland Marble and Granite" to replace my old countertops and am very happy. Half was due at the time I signed the contract with the remaining due at ins...
- We used TopMaster...in Kansas City, KS. They were very, very good and we had a lot of countertops to cover. Top Master, Inc. 2844 Roe Lane. Kansas City, KS 66103...
- My husband has a remodeling company and he uses Graniteworks out of Grandview ###-###-####. They do great work and pricing around the best price. I hope they can hel...
Granite Countertops
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on July 12, 2010
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Hi Moms, I am looking to replace my kitchen countertops. I would like to replace them with granite, but am lookiing for an experienced individual or local company. ...
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- Don't use Home Depot - they are overpriced and SLOW installation time. Shop around. There is a great granite yard in Fort worth with competive prices. I didn't sa...
- I have a friend that does this kind of work, his name is Mickey Minnitt, he can save you a lot of money. Excellent work! ###-###-#### P.
- Graysonstone in Denton is great. I know it is a bit far from you. Just do NOT use Lowe's or Home Depot... you can get a much better deal.
Seeking Company to Install Granite Tile Countertops
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on January 11, 2007
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My husband and I want to upgrade our kitchen with granite, but don't want to spend so much that we won't get our investment back when we sell. We are looking to insta...
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- Hello T.! I highly recommend A & A Marble, Rick Zuppa, ###-###-####. He is my #1 granite guy that I use in my business (interior decorating). He is extremely reason...
- I used this company and was very happy with the service and price: http://graysonstone.com/ Even today, two years later, I recommend them. Their bottom line price was ...
- Hello T., Call Ralph at ###-###-####. He is very reasonable and dependable as well. Thank you
Granite Countertops VS. Silestone
Asked by P.M. from Dallas
on November 4, 2007
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My sister is looking at having her countertops re-done. She likes the look of granite but is not sure if silestone is the better way to go.
I told her I would check...
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- I also prefer the Silestone. With granite you have to seal it once a year and is also scractes easily. Silestone does not scratch, you can put your hot pans directly o...
- Elaine, I have Silestone in my Kitchen and I Love It. Easy clean up, you don't have to be concerned about using special cleaners on it like granite, or what you spi...
- my husband is a granite/marble installer and i ask him and he says the granite is better because the silestone is not natural stone like granite and the granite look ...
Granite or Composite Countertops
Asked by J.R. from Chicago
on March 11, 2008
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Hi Mamasource ladies,
We are thinking about putting granite countertops in and replacing our sink/faucet at the same time.
Of course, we want a balance betwee...
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- I have had granite countertops for almost 2 years and I am sorry that I did not go with something else. One of the reasons I chose granite was for the shine, and even...
- I know a very good kitchen and bath remodeling company. K&S Kitchens & Baths. I've seen their work and it is exceptional. Their pricing is very reasonable and if yo...
- Look at manufactured quartz, too. I think it's really beautiful and trendy right now, and might (?) be a little cheaper to install than granite. (editing - maybe that...
Countertops
Asked by R.Y. from Dallas
on June 13, 2011
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OK moms!
Looks like Granite Transformations is out...what are your other experiences with putting new countertops on...which kind, installation, demolition, cost, upk...
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- Check out http://www.flagshipgranite.com. They do a great job for a low cost!
- (As I said in my other response, I had Granite Transformations come do our house a few years ago and am still very happy with them. Good luck!)
- We have quartz countertops with tile backsplash and love it! We had it done about 5 years ago, and have been extremely pleased. It's very similar to granite in cost ...
Granite Tile Recommendations?
Asked by E.S. from Denver
on March 25, 2009
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We are replacing our old laminate countertop in our kitchen and are trying to decide between new laminate or granite tile (can't afford granite slab or solid surface)....
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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...
Advice on Countertops
Asked by S.B. from Omaha
on February 14, 2011
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Hi mamas! My husband and I are looking to replace our laminate countertops so I need some advice. I thought that I was sure that I didn't want granite because I've h...
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- We have granite and I have had zero problems with it. I would suggest either continuing to look at granite or look at quartz. It looks just like granite, but doesn't h...
- Keep in mind that many of those solid surface products -- granite and quartz included -- can't handle heat, so you're basically in a laminate-like situation. I found t...
- We have granite without any of the extra fancy edges or anything like that & we love it. It doesn't scratch, nothing in the 7 years we've had it has "stained" it & it...
What Should I Seal My Granite Countertops With?
Asked by M.L. from Sacramento
on August 12, 2008
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Hi,
Can anyone recommend or tell me what to seal my granite countertop with? And, we are thinking about "aging" our granite. It permanently seals it and gives it ...
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- Generally the more you pay the better the product and it is worth spending the extra. It will last longer and be much more effective. We use Sealer's Choice Gold - F...
- Hi M., Do you currently have honed granite (matte finish)? Granite fabricators get the high-gloss finish by polishing the stone completely smooth first (by running it...
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Granite Vs. Corian Vs. Silestone? Tile Vs. Hardwood in Kitchen?
Asked by C.D. from Raleigh
on July 27, 2011
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We're about to begin the process of building a house, and there are a lot of options we'll need to select. For the most part, I think this will be a fun process, but ...
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- I have granite counters and hardwood floors. Love them both. Wouldn't change a thing. I have messy cats and a messy dog. A little warm water and vinegar cleans the f...
- I remodeled my kitchen 4 years ago and put granite on the counter tops and since we removed a wall between our kitchen and den, we extended the wood floors into the ki...
- We had hardwood floors in the kitchen of my old house and as much as I love HW, it sucked in the kitchen. The floor just never, ever looked clean. Every crumb and ever...
