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Countertop
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on December 9, 2008
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I am looking for a countertop for our new kitchen. There are so many different things out there, I don't know what to get. My question is this does anyone have granite...
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- Hi M.. I personally do not have granite but we did just get corian. I believe it is made by Dupont and I love it. I think it's beautiful. The sink is a part of the ...
- Hi M., I went through the same dilemma when putting the upgrades in our brand new townhouse five years ago. Based on my experience, I think there are two thinks you s...
- I love my granite countertop but I like my friend's countertop even more. We have a black granite with browns. My friend has a white with gray and brown. You can't ...
Stain on Granite Countertop
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on February 16, 2010
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We recently had a birthday party and I discovered some red fruit punch had spilled on our granite. Is there anything I can do to try and get the red spot out? I have...
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Help with Cleaning Granite Countertops
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on June 25, 2008
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Does anyone have a recommendation for cleaning hard water stains on granite countertop. We have really hard water and black granite and checked Lime Away but label sa...
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- Hi D.! There are some great cleaning products from the LOC (liquid organic cleaners)line that are not only fabulous cleaning products but totally green and safe for y...
- There is a wonderful series of cleaners that work on Corian and Granite. I rent my home and my landlord said to only use that cleaner on the counters. It is put out ...
- Hi D., One of the things I love to use to clean my granite counter tops and natural stone floors ect. Is a steamer you can get at Bed Bath & Beyond and Linen & Things ...
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...
Stain on Granite Countertops
Asked by A.K. from Atlanta
on June 13, 2008
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I got granite thinking its stainproof from just about anything. We cooked breakfast one morning on a skillet and the bacon grease made a big stain on the countertop. A...
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- You need to have the contractor fix it or replace it. I dealt with the same thing in my last home. Apparently it is not real granite, just a very porous natural ston...
- I do not have granite counter tops- but do know that a product called Bar Keepers Friend is great to get stains out of just about anything. You can find it in the clea...
- Try Lowes or Home Depot. I clean mine with a natural stone cleaner i got there, but I've not had to remove a stain. Maybe they have something for that too??? Good L...
Corian, Quartz, Granite
Asked by M.A. from Philadelphia
on July 31, 2009
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I'm looking for a low maintenance, low fuss, no worry, durable countertop! I'd like to put hot things on it, not worry about scratches, or staining it for that matter...
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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!
Granite Counter Tops - Advantages / Disavantages?
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on July 4, 2011
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I get that granite counter tops looks great compared to something like tiles. I just don't know other than aesthetics, is there any more advantages to having granite ...
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- **Pros** Can put hot things on it and it won't burn. Will look good regardless of popular decorating trends Ups the value of your home/kitchen Looks really...
- I prefer silestone to granite. It has all the advantages (cool to the touch, can set a hot dish on it, etc) and none of the disadvantages (has to be sealed, can break...
- we put in granite & absolutely love it....its gold, tan, black,cream & we have white cabinets........we have sealed it once in 6 yrs.......i use all kinds of cleaners ...
Quartz Countertops
Asked by T.G. from Los Angeles
on August 31, 2009
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We'll be remodeling our kitchen soon and are looking at getting quartz countertops. Does anyone have experience with this type of countertop? Both positive and negat...
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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.
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...
White Appliances in Kitchen Remodel
Asked by A.S. from Denver
on June 12, 2009
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We are soon remodeling our kitchen and I'm pretty excited about that. Unfortunately, we're in a recession. :P This means our budget will be limited and I won't be a...
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- Hi A.! It looks like you have gotten some good advice and some I wouldn't recommend. :) My husband does kitchen and bath remodels for a living and we have designed & ...
- Just because the appliances are white, doesn't mean that they are dated. Stainless steel is more expensive, and also show so much more fingerprints, etc. I can never...
- What do you love? a kitchen remodel is for years to come right? so maybe in upcoming years you will replace your appliances--white matches everything as does stainless...
