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What is the countertop material?

13 years ago
Lafayette Residence · More Info

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  • 13 years ago
    yes, curious to know what countertop is.
  • 13 years ago
    Me too.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Me three!
  • 13 years ago
    Anyone?
  • 13 years ago
    My guess is Taj Mahal quartzite, in a leather finish.
  • 13 years ago
    Or maybe honed finish.
  • 12 years ago
    This is a nice overhang for additional barstool
  • 12 years ago
    Is Silestone the manufacturer?
  • 12 years ago
    Stained concrete
  • 12 years ago
    So is the counter: Concrete? Silestone? Quartz? Taj Mahal Quartzite? What?!?!
  • 12 years ago
    Can we please have the exact material of the countertop? Thanks
  • 12 years ago
    Love the countertop, would also like to know!
  • 12 years ago
    PLEASE...WHAT KIND OF MATERIAL ARE THE COUNTERTOPS??? Please?
  • 12 years ago
    Why would they post and not answer?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    That looks identical to Corian Sagebrush with a 2" edge.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm pretty sure this is quartzite, either a light lot of Taj Mahal or (even lighter) Pietra di Luna. Probably leather finish. Everyone - don't get too attached to a name with natural stone, each slab is different! Same name does not a guarantee stone will look the same even if you find one locally.
  • 12 years ago
    I just fell I love with a stone that looks identical (Taj Mahal quartzite...) I'm contemplating buying two slabs in order to cover 10x5 island plus perimeter counters and backsplash. Has anybody done or seen that? Your thoughts?
  • 12 years ago
    Oops...I posted the Roma Bianco granite by mistake. Here's Taj Mahal quartzite which is the one I like
  • 11 years ago
    That's a gorgeous slab. Snatch it before it's gone.
  • 11 years ago
    Mariateresalopez - is your Taj Mahal countertop polished or leather finish? Looks beautiful!
  • 11 years ago
    Thank you Natasha. We went for leather and we are very happy with it :)
  • 11 years ago
    Great to hear since we are seriously considering it. My only concern was with cleaning it because of the texture. Do you find that to be an issue at all?
  • 11 years ago
    We haven't had any issues and I just wipe it with mild soap and water. It hides dirt very well. It has resisted wine, lemon, tomatoe sauce spills with no consequences.
  • 11 years ago
    There is a long post on the difference between quartzite and granite which helped me decide for Taj Mahal...Have you read it?
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks! Glad to hear that it's been easy to maintain for you. I don't think I've seen the granite vs. quartzite comparison thread on Houzz, but from what I read in general, quartzite is supposed to be a bit more sturdy than granite. I'm pretty much sold on quartzite, it's just a matter of picking the type and finish :) Our local slab yard has both the polished and leather Taj Mahal slabs and they both look gorgeous. It's hard to choose. I was so happy to come across the image of your kitchen because we are also doing a waterfall on our island (one side only), so yours was the only one I found that shows the leathered Taj Mahal waterfall. If you have any other images of the island/waterfall you wouldn't mind sharing, I'd love to see them! Thanks again - you've been most kind with your responses!
  • 11 years ago
    Here are more pictures
  • 11 years ago
    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.
  • 9 years ago
    Are your leathered quartzite countertops bumpy or smooth??? Getting quartzite but not sure about leathered being too bumpy thanks!
  • 9 years ago
    Not bumpy at all. If you slide your hand through it you will only feel the natural rigs of a stone
  • 8 years ago

    mariateresalopez - Where did you get your leathered taj mahal quartzite? It's beautiful! Do you still love it? How has it worn? Thanks for your help!