"JerseyMike" wrote in message
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"Steve B" wrote in message
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"JerseyMike" wrote in message
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i'm somewhere between 8-16 months from redoing the entire kitchen. i
don't
necessarily need to "break the bank" and go high end on everything, but
i
don't want formica countertops. the time frame on doing the kitchen
over
isn't a pressing situation where it has to be done ASAP but we've been
in
the house 14yrs and it's still origional, early '60's but w/ new
appliances
6 yrs ago. i'm looking for the best bang for my $$ on countertops
and
i
like the smooth look and feel of Corian and similar tops but looking
for
the
best of both worlds....good price, long life and durability to usage.
is
waiting on newer products advisable??? or are the products ouit there
now
the best to offer??

thanks for any tips and advice,

mike.........

Shop around and go granite. Do it once, do it right. Corian is too
soft,
and knives cut it easily no matter what naysayers say.

Go the extra and get granite. You'll be glad you did.


Steve



i've heard that and small cut marks can be fine sanded out w/ no noticable
distortions. am i misinformed?? my mind is NOT set on Corian i'm just
using it as an example of the type of surface i'm looking for.

mike............

Point is, don't make any marks in your countertop in the first place.
Whether Corian, granite, or laminates, yes, scratches can be sanded smooth.
But you've seen old countertops where this was done. Dull in spots, and in
some spots worn down to the next layer of color.

I don't cut on my granite that often. I respect it. And why cut on
something you've spent thousands of dollars on? Get a cutting board! But
every once in a while it happens on purpose by accident. I can't find any
scratches in mine, and I know I'd have some by now on Corian or laminate.

Sure, you can sand, but you're just wearing away countertop and making it
dull.

Steve