Economical way to change color of kitchen granite counter top
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need help picking out new kitchen counter tops - ?Granite? Quartz?
Comments (13)I acted as a salesperson and purchaser for manmade stone and granite for a large company. Once I explained the differences and the customer saw actual slabs they would go with the granite, 95% of the time. The granite is a piece of artwork that looks great forever. It is the touch that makes a kitchen look expensive.The manufactured stones are not as durable, some of the advertising is deceiving. Just like the stone artisian says, granite is heat resistant and easy to maintain. The manmade stone manufactors say to use a trivit, yes you can put warm things on it NOT HOT, yes you can cut on it, BUT do not cut with sharp knives. Yes there are rules to follow with manmade stone. I would take hot cast iron skillets and set directly on my granite and use any knife I felt like. The new sealers for granite last along time and only take a few minutes to put on. Some granite places offer permanent sealers. The new formicas look as good as the manmade in my eyes....See MoreKitchen Paint Color and Counter Top
Comments (20)If you want a green back splash, and are working with a black stove, my choice would be to put in a countertop in black with green running through it. Also, to offset the black stove and counter top, I would work with your cabinet color in painting the walls (same hue). I like the idea of tying together your pre-existing colors to make for a more cohesive unit. You will have a good contrast and a unified look throughout. The stove area really needs to be addressed so as to insure balance and continuity. If you paint your walls a color, have a green back splash, a countertop that is a mid-tone of the cabinets and the wood floors, you will notice the stove every time you are in the kitchen, and you will have the odd feeling that something feels awkward and that the space isn't properly balanced visually. Hope this helps....See MoreKitchen Cabinets refinishing. Counter top is Colonial Gold Granite.
Comments (8)Painting cabinets is very popular now and the paint companies have met the need by developing good products for the job...it requires a lot of prep..cleaning..primer coat..and maybe two coats of paint ..so it isn't for the faint hearted...like you ...many people you are interested in having a professional to do it...this can be a little costly ...but it may be a good trade off for getting it done quickly ..properly and with the least amount of interruption to your life...if your cabinets are in good shape and of good quality it is most likely the cheapest way to go...See MoreKitchen counter top trends -is grey granite the way to go?
Comments (1)Depends on cabinet color and style...See Moregordoss
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