In article , "JerseyMike" wrote:
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??

Large (12 inch) granite tiles can be used to create a
really nice countertop -- all the benefits of granite
at much lower cost than custom fabrication from slabs.

In terms of bang for the buck, it's hard to beat, IMO.

Use minimal grout lines and a sandless grout. You will
need to decide how to finish the front edge -- options
include such things as special tiles or a hardwood molding.


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