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june262004
But I love the Snow!
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Countertops...
I love granite but I think it will be WAY to much money. Our counter is about 14 feet long.
What are the other types and how much do you think they cost?
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Countertops...
We did custom fabricated formica & I love it. We paid about $800 for about 14 ft in an upgraded finish with a beleved edge & installed. I'm not a fan of granite & since we redid our kitchen on a shoestring budget formica was the best choice.
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by KellyFG
We did custom fabricated formica & I love it. We paid about $800 for about 14 ft in an upgraded finish with a beleved edge & installed. I'm not a fan of granite & since we redid our kitchen on a shoestring budget formica was the best choice.
HMMM sounds interesting and to $$$ Do you have a pic?
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| Posted 1/24/06 10:25 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Countertops...
sure
Its called butter rum granite (although it doesn't really look like granite) we got the matte finish & beveled edges.
We used Countertop Express-the owner's name is Bill. 631-589-3400
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| Posted 1/24/06 10:31 PM |
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by KellyFG
sure
Its called butter rum granite (although it doesn't really look like granite) we got the matte finish & beveled edges.
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We used Countertop Express-the owner's name is Bill. 631-589-3400
WOW Looks really great thank you so much!
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| Posted 1/24/06 10:44 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Countertops...
you're welcome.
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CathyB
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Re: Countertops...
We're getting Corian countertops installed in March. It's made by Dupont. I think that Home Depot carries it if you wanted to see samples.
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| Posted 1/24/06 11:08 PM |
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My BIL got Silestone - it looks great!
Silestone
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CunningOne
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by -DonnaMarie-
My BIL got Silestone - it looks great!
Silestone
We're going to do Silestone too when we redo our kitchen countertops, but most likely not for a year or so 
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| Posted 1/24/06 11:37 PM |
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Posted by chmlengr
Posted by -DonnaMarie-
My BIL got Silestone - it looks great!
Silestone
We're going to do Silestone too when we redo our kitchen countertops, but most likely not for a year or so
no sad faces! you are getting the most AMAZING new home addition in less than a year!
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danielleandscott
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Re: Countertops...
We replaced the ugly green formica counter with a blockstone formica counter. We had Lowes Cut out the sink, and also they finished all the edges.
Our counter was over 8 feet. It costed $150 to do. We installed it ourselves.
Scott
The first picture is the ugly green counter. The second shot id the new counter, and this is a close up of the color
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| Posted 1/25/06 6:18 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Countertops...
MIL and I both did Formica last year (2004)
Her's
Mine
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ODonnell
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by KellyFG
sure
Its called butter rum granite (although it doesn't really look like granite) we got the matte finish & beveled edges.
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We used Countertop Express-the owner's name is Bill. 631-589-3400
This looks great and could be a quick-fix option for our countertop. Did they do all the cutting and installation (we want to keep our old sink, just replace the countertop).
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mommy2Alex
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Re: Countertops...
We got formica as well because we are only planning on living here for 2 years or so, then renting it out. I think ours is called Tuscan Marble
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CunningOne
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Posted by -DonnaMarie-
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by -DonnaMarie-
My BIL got Silestone - it looks great!
Silestone
We're going to do Silestone too when we redo our kitchen countertops, but most likely not for a year or so
no sad faces! you are getting the most AMAZING new home addition in less than a year!
Aww, thanks Donna. Yes, your right, that's why we're putting it off a bit! SHe'll be here in a few months!
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schnapy
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by KellyFG
sure
Its called butter rum granite (although it doesn't really look like granite) we got the matte finish & beveled edges.
IMAGE
We used Countertop Express-the owner's name is Bill. 631-589-3400
Kelly those look greattttttttttttttt
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FelAndJon
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Re: Countertops...
I am not sure of the eact color since ours was already installed, but we too have formica (AKA laminte) countertops. The new formica is nothing like it was in the 80's. It is much better quality and generally speaking, you wouldn't even know it was formica! Most people can't believe our counters aren't granite! Even when we saw the house for the 2nd time, DH mentioned some slight scratches on the counter. I said, "oh, we can just buff them out". I had to look even closer before I realized they weren't granite! And I am a kitchen buff. 
Here are a few pics:
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sunnyplus3
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o donnel-yes...they fabricated, delivered it & my Dh installed it. Bill is awesome-He'll do whatever you want.
Message edited 1/25/2006 11:06:45 AM.
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Can you get sratches out of Formica? We have a long one on the right side of the sink.
Its not a big deal though. If we decide to keep the house after a few years, we will dormer the house...Maybe put a nice house long front porch in the front and redo the Kitchen - then get Granite Counters, but for now the Formica is just fine.
Scott
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FelAndJon
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by danielleandscott
Can you get sratches out of Formica? We have a long one on the right side of the sink.
Its not a big deal though. If we decide to keep the house after a few years, we will dormer the house...Maybe put a nice house long front porch in the front and redo the Kitchen - then get Granite Counters, but for now the Formica is just fine.
Scott
Unfortunately, I don't think so. Could part of the laminate be replaced? That would certainly be cheaper than replacing the whole thing!
If DH and I stay for 5 years, I would love to put in silestone. Just for the maintenance (or lack thereof!) alone it is so worth it!
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LIBOUND
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Re: Countertops...
fel..
you have a really beautiful kitchen
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by FelAndJon
Posted by danielleandscott
Can you get sratches out of Formica? We have a long one on the right side of the sink.
Its not a big deal though. If we decide to keep the house after a few years, we will dormer the house...Maybe put a nice house long front porch in the front and redo the Kitchen - then get Granite Counters, but for now the Formica is just fine.
Scott
Unfortunately, I don't think so. Could part of the laminate be replaced? That would certainly be cheaper than replacing the whole thing!
If DH and I stay for 5 years, I would love to put in silestone. Just for the maintenance (or lack thereof!) alone it is so worth it!
Its a brand new counter - Dont want to replace it. Its one piece. I think it happened before we moved in. We had so much stuff on the counter, but we had towels on top to protect it - oh well what can you do about it
Scott
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ODonnell
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by KellyFG
o donnel-yes...they fabricated, delivered it & my Dh installed it. Bill is awesome-He'll do whatever you want.
Thanks, I just spoke to him and he's going to give us an estimate
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FelAndJon
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Felice (aka LuckyBride2004)
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Re: Countertops...
Posted by LIBOUND
fel..
you have a really beautiful kitchen
 Thank you 
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Countertops...
elbee-your MIL has the same as me I think!
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