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Hello. Newbie to DIY home improvements, hehe, advise needed.
The kitchen is currently all tiled up (the work table, sink area) It is unpleasant to see the stains, dirt, slime building up on the grout, and they can’t be removed thoroughly despite tedious cleaning. And the tiles being 6×6 inchers there’s a lot of unsightly grout seen. We’d like to replace it with either a laminate counter top or stone (but leaning on laminate to cut on costs) for sanitation & maintenance reasons and for aesthetics .
My questions:
1. Is it possible to not remove the tiles when putting in the new counter top? Height-wise, the added inch or so won’t be a problem.
2. Stone tops- they say if you get low grade ones, it’s prone to staining etc.. well, we want a black counter top so does it even matter? lol am i being to simplistic about this? It is dark black, so staining would be at best unnoticeable?
Thanks!
@ fraz- The front tiles (4″ height) and its base cement will be removed. So we’re just covering one long rectangular top that has walls on 3 of its sides. So that’s basic already– meaning we don’t have it customized anymore?
@deren – we’re trying to stay away from tiles because when you chop on top of it, it can crack, right? but for the backsplash, great tip. The grout will be black to be inconspicuous.. can the spacing be less than1/8″? Like 1/16″?
@chicagirl, yes, I meant chopping with a board. I’ve never done that with the (current) tiles either, worrying the impact might crack it or something. And I’ve never put anything hot directly– I have that melamin?silicone? mat, because I’m not sure if tiles can take high heat. The black grout suggested, yes, I’ll be using that for the backsplash.
@TUDT, yeah, removing everything would be best, but everyone wants this to be finished the fastest time and cleanest way possible without having to remove/clean everything in the area if we chip the old tiles off. Affirmative on moisture on the underside. The stubborn muck comes from food prep, water drips from pans, etc daily use. It’s dry below.
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Doing Home Improvement with Great CountertopsWhen you are thinking of doing home improvement, there is one very special consideration to make when you are remodelling your kitchen. Much like the rug in the living room can really tie the room together; the countertop in the kitchen will do the same. As a result, you need to try and find the right countertop for your kitchen, but what kind should you choose?Marble: This type of material is often considered to be the best type of material for your countertop but this is far from the case. It is very expensive, it scratches and it can be hard to work with.Plastic: This is another countertop material that is relatively cheap but which burns easily and can be scratched quite easily.Bamboo: While this is environmentally-friendly, bamboo countertops will scratch very easily and they are susceptible to burning, since they are essentially a plant.Crushed glass: A beautiful form of countertop that is resistant to burning but which can scratch. These are also quite expensive because of the process used to put them together.So, what can you use for your home improvement in the kitchen? If you really have to choose a countertop that is going to be perfect, get granite countertops. Here are just some of the reasons why granite countertops need to be part of your home improvement project:1. Granite cannot be scratched because it is the second-hardest material on Earth after diamonds.2. Granite comes in many different styles and colors. In fact, there will not be any two granite slabs that are the same.3. Granite cannot be burned by a pot sitting on it.4. Granite is very easy to clean and that ensures that you will not have to worry about any bacteria.5. Granite will last for a very long time because it is so durable. The granite countertop you buy now will last longer than you will live. Centuries down the road, there will still be that granite slab around, maybe still in your now vintage home.Granite is something you should consider when you are putting together a home improvement project. You want to make sure your kitchen looks great and you want to make sure you get a countertop that is going to look awesome within your home. The best way to do this is to put in granite countertops in your home improvement project.When choosing a granite countertop for your Delaware home visit Ancient Art Stone the premier supplier for Delaware Granite. With over 500 slabs of granite in stock you are sure to find a stone you’ll love for your home improvement.
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