Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:21pm
by kathy
Do you need a kitchen backsplash? Before answering that question it’s important to know what exactly backsplashes are. These are sections of material that are attached to walls located behind a counter, sink, or stove. As their name suggests, people use them to protect their wallpaper or painted walls from “splashes” that occur during cooking,…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:20pm
by kathy
Undermount Sinks vs. Drop in Sinks Kitchen sinks are primarily broken up into two distinctive styles, drop in and the now popular undermount sinks. The drop in sink is the most versatile because it can be utilized in any countertop surface, whereas the undermount is primarily restricted to solid surface countertops. The hottest sink on…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:18pm
by kathy
Granite countertop edges can be straight, beveled, or rounded, or for a fancier edge, curved edges can be combined with straight edges in a number of varieties, or a custom edge can be designed. The least expensive edge is a straight, square edge which comes with a very minimal bevel, called a chamfer, along the…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:15pm
by kathy
There are three main types of composite sinks available in today’s marketplace. Mixing natural materials with polyresin or acrylic fillers makes the composite. This mixture is poured into a mold and becomes the composite sink you purchase for your home. Composite sinks are available in a variety of styles to fill every need in your…
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:14pm
by kathy
Of all the building material terms and names tossed about by builders and designers, “slab” may be one of the more confusing. While “tile” and “countertop” call to mind a direct image, the term “granite slab” may not. A granite slab is what will become many of the surfaces within your home, office or building….
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