Thanks, never even thought of that before but really like them.Soapstone
http://www.alberenesoapstone.com/why-soapstone/soapstone-vs-other-materialsThanks, never even thought of that before but really like them.Soapstone
Granite is more like Swiss cheese; quartz is more like mozzarella.cheesier than quartz?Quartz.
Granite is cheesy.
cheesier than quartz?Quartz.
Granite is cheesy.
You got a pic of something like this?cheesier than quartz?Quartz.
Granite is cheesy.
I think a solid-toned quartz looks clean, modern and sophisticated. Granite is overly busy and doesn't really fit stylistically into 90% of kitchens. It's also a bit dated from the last decade, in my opinion.
This link shows a variety of options for quartz, but there are plenty of solid tones in here as well: http://www.houzz.com/quartz-countertopYou got a pic of something like this?cheesier than quartz?Quartz.
Granite is cheesy.
I think a solid-toned quartz looks clean, modern and sophisticated. Granite is overly busy and doesn't really fit stylistically into 90% of kitchens. It's also a bit dated from the last decade, in my opinion.
Stainless is tough though... more like stainFULL, amirite?I bought a house with stainless steel countertops which I've really grown to love. You need an overall industrial modern aesthetic to pull it off though.
it's what I spec 9/10... hell- 19/20. but it's work to keep from staining. definitely the best looking option.marble
concrete can be great looking. when I haven't used marble, I use concrete. but it's pricey and stains easily (and requires resealing frequently).Have quartz, with no complaints.
Always liked concrete countertops as not many people have them and think they have a very cool look. Of course modern design. Not sure what the disadvantages/advantages are of concrete.
I don't cook much and I'm pretty clean, so I haven't had any issues with the stainless steel nor did the prior owners (who cooked daily).Stainless is tough though... more like stainFULL, amirite?I bought a house with stainless steel countertops which I've really grown to love. You need an overall industrial modern aesthetic to pull it off though.
Still not a fan of quartz, but to each their own. And yeah, most granite's not so great- but if you find the right slab.. abondanza.
concrete is awesome. We almost did concrete when we did our countertops. Its also super heavy.concrete can be great looking. when I haven't used marble, I use concrete. but it's pricey and stains easily (and requires resealing frequently).Have quartz, with no complaints.
Always liked concrete countertops as not many people have them and think they have a very cool look. Of course modern design. Not sure what the disadvantages/advantages are of concrete.
don't like the look- usually looks cheap to me.I don't cook much and I'm pretty clean, so I haven't had any issues with the stainless steel nor did the prior owners (who cooked daily).Stainless is tough though... more like stainFULL, amirite?I bought a house with stainless steel countertops which I've really grown to love. You need an overall industrial modern aesthetic to pull it off though.
Still not a fan of quartz, but to each their own. And yeah, most granite's not so great- but if you find the right slab.. abondanza.
Are there reasons why you don't like quartz?
Oh, ya, but I'm a clean freak... constant wiping is already part of my daily routine.don't like the look- usually looks cheap to me.I don't cook much and I'm pretty clean, so I haven't had any issues with the stainless steel nor did the prior owners (who cooked daily).Stainless is tough though... more like stainFULL, amirite?I bought a house with stainless steel countertops which I've really grown to love. You need an overall industrial modern aesthetic to pull it off though.
Still not a fan of quartz, but to each their own. And yeah, most granite's not so great- but if you find the right slab.. abondanza.
Are there reasons why you don't like quartz?
but it's definitely more distinctive than most granite- which can also look cheap.
I've done one full stainless kitchen (but with marble counters)- that thing required constant wiping to hide smudges and fingerprints.
knuckle?Oh, ya, but I'm a clean freak... constant wiping is already part of my daily routine.don't like the look- usually looks cheap to me.I don't cook much and I'm pretty clean, so I haven't had any issues with the stainless steel nor did the prior owners (who cooked daily).Stainless is tough though... more like stainFULL, amirite?I bought a house with stainless steel countertops which I've really grown to love. You need an overall industrial modern aesthetic to pull it off though.
Still not a fan of quartz, but to each their own. And yeah, most granite's not so great- but if you find the right slab.. abondanza.
Are there reasons why you don't like quartz?
but it's definitely more distinctive than most granite- which can also look cheap.
I've done one full stainless kitchen (but with marble counters)- that thing required constant wiping to hide smudges and fingerprints.
W/baby wipe.knuckle?Oh, ya, but I'm a clean freak... constant wiping is already part of my daily routine.don't like the look- usually looks cheap to me.I don't cook much and I'm pretty clean, so I haven't had any issues with the stainless steel nor did the prior owners (who cooked daily).Stainless is tough though... more like stainFULL, amirite?I bought a house with stainless steel countertops which I've really grown to love. You need an overall industrial modern aesthetic to pull it off though.
Still not a fan of quartz, but to each their own. And yeah, most granite's not so great- but if you find the right slab.. abondanza.
Are there reasons why you don't like quartz?
but it's definitely more distinctive than most granite- which can also look cheap.
I've done one full stainless kitchen (but with marble counters)- that thing required constant wiping to hide smudges and fingerprints.
Huh, didn't know this was even an option. Going to put it in my back pocket for the next house. Looks like many feel they aren't ideal in a kitchen, but I could see a nice big DIY grilling area or something.Have quartz, with no complaints.
Always liked concrete countertops as not many people have them and think they have a very cool look. Of course modern design. Not sure what the disadvantages/advantages are of concrete.
I've done 2 or 3 of them. They look great- but they will stain and they're expensive.Huh, didn't know this was even an option. Going to put it in my back pocket for the next house. Looks like many feel they aren't ideal in a kitchen, but I could see a nice big DIY grilling area or something.Have quartz, with no complaints.
Always liked concrete countertops as not many people have them and think they have a very cool look. Of course modern design. Not sure what the disadvantages/advantages are of concrete.
I had granite in two different apartments in Brazil (each for five years) and they were never resealed. Looked as good the day I moved in as when I moved out.Quartz -don't ever need to be sealed, but if is in direct sunlight will fade over time.
Granite- needs to be sealed and re-sealed every so often.
If that's one of the counters you did, awesome job. What's the thickness of the concrete?
Yeah my grandparents had it on their kitchen island and it looked amazing, that said my grandma obsessively kept it clean and so staining never factored in to the equation.it's what I spec 9/10... hell- 19/20. but it's work to keep from staining. definitely the best looking option.marble
This. I resealed the granite in our previous home. Its easy and only takes a few minutes.I had granite in two different apartments in Brazil (each for five years) and they were never resealed. Looked as good the day I moved in as when I moved out.Quartz -don't ever need to be sealed, but if is in direct sunlight will fade over time.
Granite- needs to be sealed and re-sealed every so often.
Looks good--how's the cost compare?http://www.alberenesoapstone.com/why-soapstone/soapstone-vs-other-materialsThanks, never even thought of that before but really like them.Soapstone
We bought silestone recently through HD and they simply referred us to subs. Didn't get into the install. I'm currently outfitting a MIL house and will probably laminate for now.Sub contractor should be about half of HD/Lowes.
Quartz is way better. Never have to reseal and it is a consistent pattern.cheesier than quartz?Quartz.
Granite is cheesy.