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hbugal
Lesigh
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Counter Tops...
What do you have?
Where did you get it?
We're torn between Silestone & Granite....
Ideas and pics are welcome...
TIA...
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Posted 6/1/10 9:16 AM  |
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MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future
Member since 6/06 10258 total posts
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Baby Momma
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Re: Counter Tops...
granite...love them...
the granite place right by the watermill on Terry road...we haggled them to death and paid cash...the did the template on saturday and were install 2 days later...no waiting!!!!
Message edited 6/1/2010 9:18:19 AM.
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| Posted 6/1/10 9:17 AM |
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MommaG
Yay Spring!
Member since 5/05 5133 total posts
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Gloria
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Re: Counter Tops...
We got granite. Fabricator is on Rt. 109 just east of Rt. 110 (can't remember the name). We chose them because they could fabricate without a seam, it comes with a lifetime sealer (so far, so good and we haven't had to reseal them) and they got it done fast - template on Friday, installed on Monday. Granite yard is European Granite on Rt. 110.
Here's some photos...
kitchen photos
More kitchen photos
We went with granite because I like that it's natural and that's it's different everywhere you look. I like Silestone too but it's a little to predictable for my taste.
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| Posted 6/1/10 9:39 AM |
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Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!
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Re: Counter Tops...
We are going granite ouro brazil to be exact(kinda tuscan looking to go with our theme). We are probably going with Marathon Marble & Granite in Holbrook. He gave us a great quote which includes the ogee edge and bumpouts in front of the stove and sink.
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| Posted 6/1/10 9:41 AM |
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BriBri2u
L'amore vince sempre
Member since 5/05 9320 total posts
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Mrs. B
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Re: Counter Tops...
We did granite as well.
We got ours at a granite yard in Brooklyn through a contractor friend of ours who got it for cost.
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| Posted 6/1/10 10:06 AM |
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Elizabeth
Mom of Three
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"MOMMY!!!"
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Re: Counter Tops...
I am going to give my usual granite comment. Whatever you do, don't get black galaxy! That's what I have and it shows every drip, drop, streak. Breathe near it and you will see it.
Here's the equation: 3 kids + DH who doesn't obsess over cleaning it like I do = Me+ Glass Plus bottle permanenty within reach.
I do love granite though just not this color. Trust me, if it's wasn't so pricey to begin with, I would rip it out and put in formica. I'm dead serious.
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
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Scott
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Re: Counter Tops...
We are doing Granite too - I like the idea of Silestone and that it is mold and mildew resistant but Silestone tends to not be glossy and that is the look Danielle and I are looking for
Scott
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| Posted 6/1/10 8:29 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Counter Tops...
Isn't there a yearly maintenance you have to do with granite?
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| Posted 6/1/10 8:44 PM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
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Scott
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Re: Counter Tops...
Yes but that is so easy you can do it yourself
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| Posted 6/1/10 9:18 PM |
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hbugal
Lesigh
Member since 2/07 15928 total posts
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Re: Counter Tops...
Posted by danielleandscott
We are doing Granite too - I like the idea of Silestone and that it is mold and mildew resistant but Silestone tends to not be glossy and that is the look Danielle and I are looking for
Scott
This is actually the exact reason why we are leaning towards Silestone..
We arent fans of the glossy...
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| Posted 6/1/10 9:41 PM |
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Elbee
Zanzibar
Member since 5/05 10767 total posts
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Me
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Re: Counter Tops...
granite has a ton of different finishes .. from high gloss to flamed finish ....
Link to descriptions
you can probably google image the different finishes
Message edited 6/1/2010 9:54:25 PM.
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
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Kelly
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Re: Counter Tops...
I have both. Silestone in my kitchen, granite in my bathroom.
Love both but for the kitchen love the silestone. No maintence, doesnt stain, I put pots directly from my stove on the counter with no issues, I just wipe it with windex or clorex anywhere spray and it looks great all the tme.
It was in the house when we bought it so I am not sure where htey got the counter.
THe bathroom we got at stone edge in smithtown
ETA: our silestone is glossy.
Message edited 6/2/2010 12:25:26 PM.
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CathyB
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Re: Counter Tops...
We have Silestone. Love it.
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| Posted 6/2/10 12:37 PM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
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Shawn
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Re: Counter Tops...
We haven't bought our counter top yet, but currently, we're leaning towards Silestone, after doing lots of research on pluses and minuses for dozens of materials.
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| Posted 6/2/10 12:39 PM |
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LadyBug1209
Mommy to FOUR little men!
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Re: Counter Tops...
We have Granite and we got it from Fortune Stone in Frankin Square. They have a booth at Tri-County and they will come to your house and take all measurements with samples for you to choose from. You can also go into the storefront (on Hempstead Tpke) to pick out the color - they have TONS! Their prices were the lowest we found and we priced out a bunch of places.
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| Posted 6/2/10 1:19 PM |
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hbugal
Lesigh
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Re: Counter Tops...
Posted by Kelly9904
I have both. Silestone in my kitchen, granite in my bathroom.
Love both but for the kitchen love the silestone. No maintence, doesnt stain, I put pots directly from my stove on the counter with no issues, I just wipe it with windex or clorex anywhere spray and it looks great all the tme.
It was in the house when we bought it so I am not sure where htey got the counter.
THe bathroom we got at stone edge in smithtown
ETA: our silestone is glossy.
Thanks...
Is it as glossy as granite?
The one we really like has a slight gloss to it but it's not as glossy as granite...
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| Posted 6/2/10 4:51 PM |
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MrsYank
She's here :)
Member since 4/07 3238 total posts
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Mrs. Yank
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Re: Counter Tops...
We went to All Granite and Marble Corp in Jersey, got granite for our L-Shaped Kitchen and an island for 2700- they also threw in a heavy duty nice sink.
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| Posted 6/2/10 5:01 PM |
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kabr13
LIF Toddler
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Re: Counter Tops...
We have silestone ebony pearl. We ordered it through consumers this past fall. The price was pretty comparable to granite if not a little bit more. We liked the more even pattern to it. We are very happy with it :)
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