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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...
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!
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...
Granite?
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on November 3, 2008
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I would like some advice on granite countertops, if anyone has had them installed in their house. Is it a really big ordeal to have them done? or a quick job? Was it...
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- Hi A., We had Master Granite (ask for Matt) of Phoenixville do our countertops in our kitchen and pantry and they did a great job. I didn't think the price was crazy...
- We recently replaced our countertops and just couldn't justify the expense of granite. We replaced a large L-shaped countertop with a nice textured formica for under ...
- my husband has friend who can hook you up you wont believe therate it is awesome greg ###-###-####....
Countertop Help
Asked by W.M. from Chicago
on May 29, 2007
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I have a new home with corian countertops, and I noticed the other day that the counters are already covered in little scratches. Is this just the way corian looks or...
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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...
Advice on Flooring
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on March 25, 2007
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My husband and I want to put new carpet and ceramic tile thorughout our home. Does anyone have advice on what supplier/contractor to go through? I would prefer not to ...
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- H., I used Bobby Garcia, a contractor, and he has connections to a discount carpet supplier and tile manufacturer. He's great and inexpensive BUT time estimates are ...
- We got laminate flooring throughout most of our home, as well as kitchen countertops and tile backsplash from Lowe's in Keller. We had a fantastic experience with the...
- I don't know who to use, but don't use Carpte One. They did my floors and screwed up. Their customer service is horrible! They never call you back and when they say th...
Looking for Someone Who Can "Do It All"
Asked by W.M. from Dallas
on June 25, 2009
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My husband and I are thinking about replacing our tile flooring, tile countertops/backsplash, and doing some painting but want to get some estimates first. We would li...
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- www.crosstimbersconstruction.com out of North Richland Hills...ask for Jeremy!!
- Call Dean Miller of Dean's Handyman Services at ###-###-####. He can do it all and actually shows up when he says he will. Can't say that about all handyman! He is al...
- Hi W. I have a handyman that is doing a big project for me on home renovation and a bigger one for a friend in Timmaron. He is great, honest and very thorough. ...
A Good Disinfectant for Granite
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on February 21, 2007
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Does anyone know of a good Disinfectant cleaner you can use on Granite countertops? I am a germ freak (I have 2 kids) normally I use bleech on everything, however you...
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- i used to work for a cleaning company and the only thing we were allowed to use on granite counter top was warm soapy water then a dry rag, my advice is try using some...
- M., White vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are both disinfectants that can be used alone or together. They are safer for your family than chlorine bleach. You can put ...
- Clorox wipes do NOT have bleach in them according to the container, can you use those on granite? They smell great and disinfect well.
Granite Countertops
Asked by D.S. from Phoenix
on June 4, 2009
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Hello Moms. I am hopeful someone out there can help me out. I built a new home in January that has a large kitchen with lots of dark greet granite counter space. It...
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- My husband and I have been a homebuilder for nearly a decade building tracts of home in Phoenix. I have owned three homes with granite countertops. There is always som...
- Dear D., Not only do you need to make a stink...you need to stick to it. I'm sure you paid a lot of money for your granite and it's needs to be right. Granite...
- In my last house my granite countertops were like that. They were black with maroon, brown and light colored designs and it always looked cloudy. Honestly I think it...
Where to Get Granite?
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on April 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am looking to replace my countertops (they are yellow formica, original to my house!). I would like to replace them with granite, but there are so many pl...
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- WE used Rock Tops in Shelby Twp. They did a really good job and gave me free stuff (they threw in my sons bathroom for free). They also offered (at the time) free sam...
- TNT Marble and Stone. I know the owner and he is good and honest. It is off Bogie Lk Rd in the White Lake Area ( just know how to get there, never noticed the addres...
- I had a pleasant experience with Rock Tops in Wixom; they always have some colors that are "on sale". Happy shopping!
