How do I find quality kitchen countertops?
Kitchen countertop is the most important investment you can ever have. Whether your kitchen space is small or large, you need to invest for the space accordingly. There are different types of kitchen countertop options including matt black, gloss kitchen worktops, granite, etc. You need to choose the best that completes your space need and investment. To find the best quality kitchen countertops, here are few considerations to follow-Consider the quality of material-There are different materials available including- concrete, granite, limestone, marble, and stainless steel. You can choose which fits to your budget and accordingly works to your kitchen space. The quality should be such which is stain and scratch resistant.Check the Finishing-The finishing of the countertop is really important. Different stones have different finishing which helps in keeping the countertop look great.Consider the Sink-If the sink is top-mounted, then you can countertop stone can work. For under-mounted sink, waterproof countertop materials like concrete, solid surfacing, stainless steel and quartz will surely work.Keeping considerations of different aspects will surely work to find the quality kitchen countertops.
Kitchen Remodel - Countertops or Cabinets?
Hi everyone, we're remodeling our home to put it in the market for sale. Given the comparable properties in the neighborhood, our home in good condition will likely not fetch no more than $170,000. The bulk of our renovation funds will be going to be going to remodeling our bathrooms (in dire need of a remodel) and will have little funds left over for a kitchen remodel, and wondered whether what would be best to renovate to increase the value of our home for sale. The countertops or the cabinets? We have a relatively small kitchen (10x9), the countertops equate to only about 14 linear feet and are of a wooden-type style. Our cabinets are painted white and have brass hinges and white/brass handles. Any idea how much either renovation could cost (material and labor as we would not be doing the work ourselves)? Thanks in advance for the advice.
What kind of paint can be used to cover kitchen countertops?
Well… none. Unless you are trying to sell a house, don’t paint countertops. If you are trying to sell a house, just know that this is a dirty trick and at least use epoxy.Faux marble and granite counter kits were all the rage just a few years ago, and then suddenly they disappeared. This isn’t because they don’t work, they do, and some look really good. Until you set a hot pan on it, scratch it with a knife, let a blob of sauce dry on the surface, or have to scrub grease off it. All these things will chip that paint, and pretty much any other paint that’s safe to use in a residence. Once there’s a chip in the surface, moisture gets underneath the coating and eventually the whole area will peel. There isn’t a kind of paint that won’t do this eventually, but epoxy will take the longest. By longest, I mean a few years with regular use.If you paint countertops, you will have to keep painting them. And really, if you’re a good enough painter to keep painting countertops (which are tricky) over and over, you’re probably a good enough painter to trade labor with someone for a new countertop.You can also randomly stop by houses that are obviously being remodeled and ask if a countertop is being replaced. Typically the people installing the new one take it, but often they’d rather not. It’s possible to get one for little to nothing this way.
What type of material best suits for kitchen countertops?
Granite..For some time, granite has been the countertop material of choice when there are no other things to think about—such as money. Granite defines elegance in a kitchen. Even modest kitchens seem like luxury spaces when flavored by the beauty of granite countertops.Historically, granite has been an expensive material, but its cost has come down somewhat as supplies have increased and engineered stone has become more common.Pros:Almost impervious to heatNearly 3,000 different colors and types availableVery strong and durableAdds real estate value to homeNearly maintenance-free when treated with newer sealersCons:Very expensive materialSlabs may have imperfectionsStone is porous and requires sealing to avoid stainsCan crack if stressed or improperly installedNot suitable for DIY installationKnives are quickly dulled by cutting on granite
How do you decorate a kitchen that has bright orange countertops? I need ideas. Help! Please!?
Maybe tone it down with shades of oranges and yellows and whites...or go dramatic with a chocolate backdrop!