Looking for some advice. We want to replace the countertops in our kitchen and possibly stain the cabinets to a darker color. Right now we have tile countertops and backsplash and honey oak colored cabinets. For the countertops, granite is probably the top choice but I'm open to other styles also. Any advice on good place to buy granite or laminate countertops that does good work but wont break the bank? I live out in the Cypress area of town.
I have heard from various people when remodeling the kitchen to go IKEA apparently its half the price and very easy to assemble, with great instructions I do not think they have granite counter-tops, but you could look into having it custom added
if you remove the cabinets, make sure you number the cabinets to know where they went. Another option for counter tops is concrete.
Hadn't thought about concrete at all. Is there any special maintenance involved with a concrete counterstops? Whats the typical cost per sq foot?
Not sure on the cost per square foot. Our house already had them, but i've really enjoyed them. There is some maintenance involved, sometimes waxing is involved but that all depends on the type of sealer used initially. http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/countertops/
The kitchen and it's associated island are the most important parts of the house. Not only is it the focal point in terms of surface area, but it's the most trusted source of nourishment to you. Think of yourself as a 2 month old baby and the kitchen as your mother's breasts. Do you want something clean and lavish? Or something you can't get a hold of with water instead of milk? It's also a great place for sex so stay away from concrete and other industrial counter tops your poor friends suggest. Be inviting. You absolutely MUST break the bank when it comes to your kitchen if you stand for anything in life. If you still can't be convinced, then atleast go with a mid tier designer like Hacker(German) and model it correctly. Chop into your living room to ensure adequate spacing. Some basic, modern and fitted options. If lacking space http://www.haecker-kuechen.de/ Hit English to get in touch with them. You're welcome.
depends on your style. If they are good quality wood cabinets then it would be a bit of a shame to paint over them. But then again, if that's not the style you like painting is fine. I do like the look of white cabinets in the kitchen though (Decorators White is a good white)
I do prefer warmth, proximity and unexpected twists in a kitchen as opposed to the straight edge crap the British and Italians try to pass off. It has a feminine energy and should not be pale and robotic as a result. If you're thinking about a bar to entertain guests, keep it separate. Food and drink should not mix. (Bit hippie-ish.. but interesting) Saw this one a lot in US, it's OK but more for a hotel setup than a home.
I currently work at a Remodeling Store; D.E. Flooring. We are located in the Clear Lake area, which is opposite of where you live. I could give you some pricing and perhaps a quote though, I know we have done work on that side of town before. If you are interested please message me.
From what I've been told, they are good quality cabinets. Its one of the few things the previous owners didnt cheap out on. Its just that they are a lighter color that we dont really like. I'd prefer not to sand them down so painting sounds better than staining.
yeah, sanding would be a pain. Make sure you are aware that painting the cabinets is more time consuming that you may think since you will have to wait a day before turning them over and painting the other side. May sound simple, but when you have a coat or primer and 3 coats of paint it adds up.
Just want to point out that skimping it and painting one coat quick may come back to haunt you when the paint starts to wear off the wood.
Additionally, he'll still need to sand before priming. I've even see pros who sand after priming also.
Painting the cabinets seems like a pain. I think re-doing the countertops might be our next step. We already had the floors replaced. So maybe after we redo the countertops and replace the appliances, the cabinets wont bother us as much.
True. It just all depends what your painting over. It's worth going the extra mile and getting quality primer, paint and sanding if there is any doubt. ANd like justtxyank mentioned, don't skimp on the extra coats...I think 2 on the back and 3 on the front is good.
Quartz > Granite IMO since Quartz is stronger it can be thinner (2 cm) where Granite [in a kitchen] hs to either be thicker (ie. 3cm) or have some sort of support underneath. In order to cover the supper you end up with some sort of elbow on the ends which gives it a bulky appearance anyway Paperstone compressed paper as hard as stone. Recycled Glass comes in many colors (for the colorful folks) Stained Concrete Stained concrete isnt bad either with a stainless steel backsplash? This post is like a high school science report, all pictures and no material...
