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alexdnatel

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Hi Guys,

I need info re materials for kitchen counter tops. What are the alternative materials to granite or marble. I believe meron nang mga synthetic materials pero di ko alam kung saan nabibibili, made to order ba ito based sa sukat ng counter top mo?

Posted : 21/03/2008 12:07 am

Anonymous

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

The only countertop material I have experienced using is a formica factory laminated on high quality marine plywood. These were available in sizes of 2 feet by 8 feet, which I bought from San Jose Builders.

Posted : 21/03/2008 7:13 am

22y

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

Hi,

The ranges of counter top available are;

Lowest priced - Laminated Formica, Honeycombed Core Top
Mid Priced - Reconstituted Stone, Acrylic Top, Man made Marble
Top Range - Natural Stone.

Josol Home Decor Improvement Center in Legaspi St., Maybunga, Pasig would be able to help you out.

Hope this helps.

Posted : 23/03/2008 12:10 pm

zook

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

Try concrete:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/pardonourdust/2007/10/a-diy-concrete-.html

Posted : 26/03/2008 4:19 pm

radiant_light

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

has anyone here heard about synthetic granite for countertops?

Posted : 13/08/2008 4:07 pm

opzuk4x4

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

Are you referring to corian counter tops? There is a local variety available in the various home depots.

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Posted : 14/08/2008 10:31 am

ainsdaddy

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

Hi!

Check out granite tiles instead granite slabs. Much cheaper and looks the same. just need a good tile setter to do the job.

Posted : 22/08/2008 12:05 am

koykoy

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

i had the same dilemma when choosing tops on a price-benefit basis.

i ended up with the granite slab. costs around 5,000 per slab + 2,500 for the installer. if you know somebody who can install, the labor can further be reduced. it took them only 4 days to install 3 slabs complete with the edges and backsplashes

Posted : 11/09/2008 10:45 am

jojoR.

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

whats the dimensions of 1 slab of granite?

Posted : 20/09/2008 4:55 pm

opzuk4x4

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

There is no specific size for granite slabs, common sizes varies from .60x.60 up to .60x3.0m.

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Posted : 20/09/2008 8:45 pm

balarila

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Re: Kitchen Counter Top Materials

I like granite slabs myself. Had it installed in two kitchen counters.

They do not come in standard sizes. I guess they just cut the largest slabs depending on size of the quarry. You just have to measure your countertop then get the smallest slab that will fit.

When I did my kitchen, the slab I got had some extra so I was able to have a small sink on my island made of granite.
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