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kitkat32
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/07 710 total posts
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kate
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Granite or Quartz countertops?
any preferences? can anyone recommend a place to get it from?
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Posted 2/2/07 10:34 AM  |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
with quartz are you talking about that silestone stuff?
i think its all a matter of personal preference.
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:37 AM |
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Eleanor
LIF Adult
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Ellie
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
just FYI - I think the silestone (that's part quartz) markets the antibacterial surface, but I just read an article about how its a load of poo.
We got granite, b/c it cost a bit less and we found a slab we liked. I got it at Jim Mar and was able to negotiate the price - and I liked that I got to walk around the yard and look at all the slabs and pick the one that was the best choice our cabinets and tile, etc
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:38 AM |
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kitkat32
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/07 710 total posts
Name:
kate
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
I saw Quartz at Lowes that was different from silestone. Looks just like granite but they said you didn't have to seal it every year like granite. I didn't like the look of silestone. the granite and quartz were just gorgeous!
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:40 AM |
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JennCo
My greatest joy is my baby boy
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Both are gorgeous - it's all about personal preference and what you can afford to spend. I don't think you can go wrong either way! 
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:51 AM |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
Member since 5/05 9306 total posts
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Kelly
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Message edited 1/30/2009 10:53:28 PM.
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| Posted 2/2/07 11:47 AM |
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MrsNaunie
Kai helps my father dump out.
Member since 9/06 1181 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Neither!
I like concrete, with a recycled counter island. That would be my dream kitchen
recycled counetrs
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| Posted 2/2/07 12:17 PM |
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kitkat32
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/07 710 total posts
Name:
kate
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
wow - i never even heard of recycled counters before! are they really expensive? any idea of how much per square foot?
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| Posted 2/2/07 6:57 PM |
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Elizabeth
Mom of Three
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"MOMMY!!!"
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Its definitely a matter of preference - granite is glossy, quartz is flat. I like the flat finish but we got an awesome deal on a granite counter and I was told that it adds nice resale value to your house. The resealing of granite is no biggie, it takes almost zero time and effort, I wouldnt let that maintence fact deter you if you are interested in it.
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| Posted 2/3/07 9:29 AM |
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Elizabeth
Mom of Three
Member since 9/05 7900 total posts
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Posted by Elizabeth
Its definitely a matter of preference. I like quartz but we got an awesome deal on a granite counter and I was told that it adds nice resale value to your house. The resealing of granite is no biggie, it takes almost zero time and effort, I wouldnt let that maintence fact deter you if you are interested in it.
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| Posted 2/3/07 9:30 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Posted by MrsNaunie
Neither!
I like concrete, with a recycled counter island. That would be my dream kitchen
recycled counetrs
me too, my dream house would have all renewable products & green energy.
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| Posted 2/3/07 9:39 AM |
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MrsNaunie
Kai helps my father dump out.
Member since 9/06 1181 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Posted by kitkat32
wow - i never even heard of recycled counters before! are they really expensive? any idea of how much per square foot?
Sorry- I just saw this!
I am not sure how much they run, but I can't imagine they would be more expensive than granite!
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| Posted 2/7/07 2:12 PM |
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~Colleen~
my loves...
Member since 5/05 9129 total posts
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guess
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Posted by Elizabeth
Its definitely a matter of preference - granite is glossy, quartz is flat.
You can get flat (honed) granite - I prefer the honed look to the glossy look.
I LOVE concrete countertops - in the more traditional sense - but that recycled glass/concrete combo is really neat.
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| Posted 2/7/07 2:23 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
Name:
Lauren
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Posted by MrsNaunie
Posted by kitkat32
wow - i never even heard of recycled counters before! are they really expensive? any idea of how much per square foot?
Sorry- I just saw this!
I am not sure how much they run, but I can't imagine they would be more expensive than granite!
They are VERY expensive! We looked into it after seeing the episode of "Living with Ed" where they used recycled coke bottle coutnertops. I don't remember the price but it was $$. I guess there is more labor involved with melting down the glass and then makeing it into a counter? Also there proabably aren't many places that do it so not much competition to bring down the prices.
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| Posted 2/7/07 2:23 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Posted by MrsNaunie
Neither!
I like concrete, with a recycled counter island. That would be my dream kitchen
recycled counetrs
wow- that looks cool!
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| Posted 2/7/07 2:33 PM |
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MsG
Should be working
Member since 5/05 2824 total posts
Name:
G
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Re: Granite or Quartz countertops?
Posted by MrsNaunie
Neither!
I like concrete, with a recycled counter island. That would be my dream kitchen
recycled counetrs
I love concrete counters
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| Posted 2/7/07 4:12 PM |
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