Granite countertops, replies
Kevin Matthews
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Title:
Granite countertops, replies
Creator:
Kevin Matthews
Date:
10/7/2009
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Hello all. I would like to thank the 30+ respondents for their input.
Granite is definitely out, too porous. The pretty, shiny luster won't last and it can crack or chip. Quartz or Silestone is the alternative for our purposes and I'm having a guy bring by some Quartz samples.
Stainless steel was the most common recommendation. Extremely durable, lasts a lifetime and cleans up easily. My current area is stainless and it works fine, but it's a little wavy. I would like something perfectly flat, and different.
We are also looking at typical formica countertops. They are quite durable and several respondents have used them for years and are very happy with the product. They even make granite looking designs. Very economical, around $5.00 a sq. ft.
Other recommendations were Richlite, VERY resistant to chemicals and h2o...
Polyethylene, Delrin, Corian ( a few recommended this, supposedly strong and repairable, similar to granite), poured in place concrete counters, stained and sealed (this is very interesting and different we may look into it), a respondent has and loves her Silestone countertop,
I know I don't need to use quartz or other expensive facsimile ($70-$80 per square foot), but I love my lab and want it to look great. Is that ego? I also like being different. We have false floors with steel catwalk so plaster drops through, we have steel plate mounted to the floor with 2 pipe and we welded our pipe vises to them, so we don't have to mount anything to the counter.
We're going to have fun with the buildout, probably spend more than we need to, but it'll be fun and we're gonna be here a long time. Business is good.
Again I would like to thank everyone who took the time to reply. Have a great day all.
Kevin C. Matthews, CO/LO
Certified/Licensed Orthotist
Advanced Orthopedic Designs
12315 Judson Rd. Suite 206
San Antonio, TX 78233
Phone: 210-657-8100
Fax: 210-657-8105
www.AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
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Granite is definitely out, too porous. The pretty, shiny luster won't last and it can crack or chip. Quartz or Silestone is the alternative for our purposes and I'm having a guy bring by some Quartz samples.
Stainless steel was the most common recommendation. Extremely durable, lasts a lifetime and cleans up easily. My current area is stainless and it works fine, but it's a little wavy. I would like something perfectly flat, and different.
We are also looking at typical formica countertops. They are quite durable and several respondents have used them for years and are very happy with the product. They even make granite looking designs. Very economical, around $5.00 a sq. ft.
Other recommendations were Richlite, VERY resistant to chemicals and h2o...
Polyethylene, Delrin, Corian ( a few recommended this, supposedly strong and repairable, similar to granite), poured in place concrete counters, stained and sealed (this is very interesting and different we may look into it), a respondent has and loves her Silestone countertop,
I know I don't need to use quartz or other expensive facsimile ($70-$80 per square foot), but I love my lab and want it to look great. Is that ego? I also like being different. We have false floors with steel catwalk so plaster drops through, we have steel plate mounted to the floor with 2 pipe and we welded our pipe vises to them, so we don't have to mount anything to the counter.
We're going to have fun with the buildout, probably spend more than we need to, but it'll be fun and we're gonna be here a long time. Business is good.
Again I would like to thank everyone who took the time to reply. Have a great day all.
Kevin C. Matthews, CO/LO
Certified/Licensed Orthotist
Advanced Orthopedic Designs
12315 Judson Rd. Suite 206
San Antonio, TX 78233
Phone: 210-657-8100
Fax: 210-657-8105
www.AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
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Kevin Matthews, “Granite countertops, replies,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/230820.
