KLS wrote:
On Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:22:40 -0600, dpb wrote:

We used Dovae solid counter material -- similar to Corian and the other
manmade solids but less expensive. Had it in about a year now and am
quite pleased so far...

http://www.dovae.com/

Looks GREAT! Wow! How did it compare in price with the quartz
composites (Silestone, Caesarstone, etc.)? Must be a new manufacturer
trying to get in to the market.

Much less but we didn't actually consider any of the "real" stone
products. IIRC, was about half Corian from same supplier on sq-ft basis
altho the pricing w/ Corian included labor whereas the material cost on
the Dovae was material-only. Still worked out at significant
differential at, at least superfically, no discernible difference in
product or look.

I'm not positive how long Chemcore has been in business but aren't all
_that_ new.

I've installed Corian, this stuff works the same way but while an
individual can buy Corian (and others), Chemcore sells only to
fabricators which they claim is their technique for reducing cost.
Don't see how that makes the total difference personally, but then
again, DuPont has a big headstart in name recognition so they can (and
do) command the premium as the market leader.

As say, I'm completely satisfied w/ the product after having it in the
kitchen for a year so far--it does not damage easily (any more than
Corian, etc.) as far as scratching, etc., and cleans easily, doesn't
stain, etc., either, as the manufacturer claims. I was a little leery
at first, but the local building supply that recommended it gave me
their favorite installer to talk to and he provided a number of clients
who convinced me to give it a go -- I'm now convinced, too.

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