Kitchen Countertops

[Pepper]

Looking to replace my countertops...actually the entire kitchen, but that's another thread.

I am not in love with granite. Partially due to the speckled way it looks and because of the required maintenance.

Am looking for alternatives....formica and such are out of the question.

[Peasie]

Granite counter tops are so overdone and so last season. (As are under mount kitchen sinks ... but you didn't ask my opinion)

Formica is a brand name for laminate counter tops. You are really limiting yourself by dismissing laminates. So many great new options are available these days with laminates.

Silestone/quartz counter tops may be one option.

[Pepper]

Laminate countertops and flooring all seem to deteriorate too quickly.

I heard quartz prices are rising rapidly. Maybe Quartz is the new Grante.

[Gen]

my fave is carrara

but not practical for most peeps

marble
quartz
soapstone
honed granite
glass
travertine (some of these don't have the specks etc that granite has)

a little different

butcher block
concrete
recycled materials
stainless steel

[Pepper]

I did some shopping around this weekend, and took a liking to butcher block. Dunno though, have to do more research on how it stands up against bacteria. Also the maintenance, and what exactly happens as it ages.

Gotta look up Carrara.

[seemiyah]

I want to do the whole kitchen to, but me too poor.... I said I would redo it after I live in the house 5 years then me realize that this year is 5 years so it haffi wait but I want to price out things so I know how much it going to bruk mi pocket.

[Magician]

So what you decide on Pepper?
Cause I'm in the process of kitchen renovation, and I might teef your idea (and contractor)

[Pepper]

All now me Nuh decide . Things did get busy. Getting back on track now though.

[Peasie]

[kia027]

recycled glass?

[missus_vegas]

Doing mine on the cheap. I chose a granite looking formica.

[CeaBee]

my kitchen counter and floor need to be re-done too.

*sigh*

[Peasie]

my kitchen counter and floor need to be re-done too.

*sigh*

Hush. For over 20 years I shook my fist at my gold-flecked sheet linoleum floor and blue formica kitchen counters until one day I tore them up

[CeaBee]

yes i will dance twenty years from now too

[MsExced]

Need to replace my refrigerator and gas stove. Not a fan of stainless steel, saw a deep gray so going to research that.