"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............



Light colors of corian do not show scratches but dark colors can. Visit
Lowes or Home Depot and bring a key...