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PrintableMuse2NOPharaoh said: I love granite but you have to be careful because if a glass falls over in any way it shatters.....( One would think well geees how often does that happen but my girlfriends with it and kids complain about it)
I have white tile and white grout in this house and after 7 years it is still pure white and beautiful.....thanks to this: 
I never have to rub or scrub.... just spray it on and walk away... Wipe off later.... Oh my god, I love you. I was cleaning the tile in my shower yesterday.  | |
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Go for Corian if you can afford it. They're considered the best in the world. | |
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retina said: Go for Corian if you can afford it. They're considered the best in the world.
Isn't Corian just a cheap granite wanna be?  | |
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applekisses said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: The super gross stage must be the super neglect stage!  Well, the people who lived in the house before them (they just bought it about three years ago) weren't exactly the cleanest folk.  One tilex bath would resolve that.... Maybe two! | |
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SureThing said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: The super gross stage must be the super neglect stage! Yeah, I mean, I wipe my counters down constantly anyways, with that lysol kitchen cleaner. I was just curious about little crumbs getting in the grooves where the grout meets the tile. Well, that's maintenance then really...keeping the grout up to par/filled in should eliminate crumb catching.   | |
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My complex went through a major remodeling last year. We put crown molding throughout, colors on the walls, new fixtures and hardware, etc.
I've got Italian tile on my kitchen counters. It looks a lot like Travertine. And yes, the grout can be a problem. But it's really nice. | |
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JustErin said: SureThing said: If your doing it cuz your selling just get that fromica or whatever it is. No, bad advice! Kitchens can make a sale! If you can, invest in a good countertop. You'll make your money back and more. Surething: Slate can be expensive, but like I said, it's worth the investment. Love the slate idea! | |
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SureThing said: retina said: Go for Corian if you can afford it. They're considered the best in the world.
Isn't Corian just a cheap granite wanna be? Not at all, it's expensive and very high quality material that is extremely resiliant. You can cut bread directly on the counter without leaving a mark on it and you can even put a pot of boiling water directly on it also without leaving a mark. Plus it's easy to clean and looks nice. I don't usually get impressed by kitchen stuff but corian counters are something special. | |
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Mach said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: I love granite but you have to be careful because if a glass falls over in any way it shatters.....( One would think well geees how often does that happen but my girlfriends with it and kids complain about it)
I have white tile and white grout in this house and after 7 years it is still pure white and beautiful.....thanks to this:
I never have to rub or scrub.... just spray it on and walk away... Wipe off later.... Eww  
some people choose not to use chemicals on their counters though ... chemical free homes and all ... doesn't mean the people or homes are nasty by any means  Still not a problem just a lot more work... seal the grout and be diligent. However, if someone lived there prior and really turned the grout into a train wreck then I don't think one chemical grout cleanse would do harm.... Just go outside for the day and leave the windows open. ( I am allergic to the stuff so that is what I do anyway) Then they could seal it off and not worry so much...  | |
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gemini13 said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: I love granite but you have to be careful because if a glass falls over in any way it shatters.....( One would think well geees how often does that happen but my girlfriends with it and kids complain about it)
I have white tile and white grout in this house and after 7 years it is still pure white and beautiful.....thanks to this:
I never have to rub or scrub.... just spray it on and walk away... Wipe off later.... Oh my god, I love you. I was cleaning the tile in my shower yesterday. Isnt that stuff a miracle? | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: Mach said: Eww
some people choose not to use chemicals on their counters though ... chemical free homes and all ... doesn't mean the people or homes are nasty by any means Still not a problem just a lot more work... seal the grout and be diligent. However, if someone lived there prior and really turned the grout into a train wreck then I don't think one chemical grout cleanse would do harm.... Just go outside for the day and leave the windows open. ( I am allergic to the stuff so that is what I do anyway) Then they could seal it off and not worry so much... True  | |
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Mach said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: Still not a problem just a lot more work... seal the grout and be diligent. However, if someone lived there prior and really turned the grout into a train wreck then I don't think one chemical grout cleanse would do harm.... Just go outside for the day and leave the windows open. ( I am allergic to the stuff so that is what I do anyway) Then they could seal it off and not worry so much... True That said, I wouldnt go with tile at all if I liked chemical free living.... When I customize my next home I will likely go with granite. | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: Mach said: Eww
some people choose not to use chemicals on their counters though ... chemical free homes and all ... doesn't mean the people or homes are nasty by any means Still not a problem just a lot more work... seal the grout and be diligent. However, if someone lived there prior and really turned the grout into a train wreck then I don't think one chemical grout cleanse would do harm.... Just go outside for the day and leave the windows open. ( I am allergic to the stuff so that is what I do anyway) Then they could seal it off and not worry so much...
I like to use nontoxic, environmentally-safe, "hippy dippy" (thanks Matt ) cleaning products plus elbow grease most of the time, but every once in a while I pull out the bleachy shit and 409 and whatnot for a deep cleaning. I figure, moderation. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: applekisses said: Well, the people who lived in the house before them (they just bought it about three years ago) weren't exactly the cleanest folk. One tilex bath would resolve that.... Maybe two!Like I said, they tried everything. But, finally they had to call in the professionals!  | |
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applekisses said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: One tilex bath would resolve that.... Maybe two!Like I said, they tried everything. But, finally they had to call in the professionals!  Wow... they must have been really annoyed! | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: Still not a problem just a lot more work... seal the grout and be diligent. However, if someone lived there prior and really turned the grout into a train wreck then I don't think one chemical grout cleanse would do harm.... Just go outside for the day and leave the windows open. ( I am allergic to the stuff so that is what I do anyway) Then they could seal it off and not worry so much...
I like to use nontoxic, environmentally-safe, "hippy dippy" (thanks Matt ) cleaning products plus elbow grease most of the time, but every once in a while I pull out the bleachy shit and 409 and whatnot for a deep cleaning. I figure, moderation. Hippy dippy! | |
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Muse2NOPharaoh said: applekisses said: Like I said, they tried everything. But, finally they had to call in the professionals! Wow... they must have been really annoyed!They were...and it was disgusting. 
They've got tile countertops and floors in their kitchen. | |
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retina said: SureThing said: Isn't Corian just a cheap granite wanna be? Not at all, it's expensive and very high quality material that is extremely resiliant. You can cut bread directly on the counter without leaving a mark on it and you can even put a pot of boiling water directly on it also without leaving a mark. Plus it's easy to clean and looks nice. I don't usually get impressed by kitchen stuff but corian counters are something special. Oh. My husband tried to talk me into corian a while back, but I thought he was just trying to cheap outta granite. Now I'm back where I started. Not knowing what to get. | |
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Corian is a good countertop.
I have a tile countertop in my apt. and I hate it. The grout is hard to clean and missing in places and the tile can chip if you drop something on it. "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
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http://www.silestoneusa.com/
don't get black granite counter tops, or granite with alot of sparkle or glitter like effect. TACKY and out dated. Something with a soap stone look to it is quite handsome. this silestone claims to be anti bacterial.. unless you go with soap stone, which is one of my favorites. my other favorite is giant slabs of carrara marble, but that all depends on the style you are going for. [Edited 2/26/07 9:23am] GIT THAT CORN OUTTA MY FACE!!! | |
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Ribbed4UrPleasure said: http://www.silestoneusa.com/
don't get black granite counter tops, or granite with alot of sparkle or glitter like effect. TACKY and out dated. Something with a soap stone look to it is quite handsome. this silestone claims to be anti bacterial.. I'm good [Edited 2/26/07 9:25am] | |
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SureThing said: Ribbed4UrPleasure said: http://www.silestoneusa.com/
don't get black granite counter tops, or granite with alot of sparkle or glitter like effect. TACKY and out dated. Something with a soap stone look to it is quite handsome. this silestone claims to be anti bacterial.. I'm good
[Edited 2/26/07 9:25am] GIT THAT CORN OUTTA MY FACE!!! | |
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Ribbed4UrPleasure said: SureThing said: I'm good
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Ugh, I know what you mean! Grout is very frustrating to clean. I was scrubbing the bathroon this weekend, and had a horrible time getting fruit punch stains out of the counter top. (My man likes to drink fruit punch anywhere, and everywhere. ) The stains never really came out, so the next person who lives in our apartment may just have to deal with pink grout in the bathroom.Wanna hear me sing? www.ChampagneHoneybee.com | |
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SureThing said: retina said: Go for Corian if you can afford it. They're considered the best in the world.
Isn't Corian just a cheap granite wanna be? No it isn't. It can take heat and doesn't stain easily and you can remove any scratches you get on the surface. It isn't cheap either $100 and up a running foot. But it comes in a lot of color options and really is a durable counter. "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
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I say avoid the grout...on granite U can swap a pot straight from the stove to the counter! | |
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BobGeorge909 said: I say avoid the grout...on granite U can swap a pot straight from the stove to the counter!
Yeah, and thats what I need. Something thats durable like that. I also do a lot of rolling out dough and stuff, so I'd like a section with wood, like the island or something. I dunno. | |
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just go with Corian, its a better product than granite. | |
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HereToRockYourWorld said: Tile = bad. Grout = BAD.
If you can afford it, do granite or something. I would personally like butcher block, stainless steel, or concrete. But they all have pros/cons. My sister has butcher block with tile around the sink. Looks great, but she hates the tile. She likes the wood, though, and it's very DIY & cheap. We had tile growing up and my mom kept it clean, though. Granite also has staining issues, I believe alcohol. It's really the way to go right now, I wonder if it's going to be really dated at some point. My Legacy
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NDRU said: HereToRockYourWorld said: Tile = bad. Grout = BAD.
If you can afford it, do granite or something. I would personally like butcher block, stainless steel, or concrete. But they all have pros/cons. My sister has butcher block with tile around the sink. Looks great, but she hates the tile. She likes the wood, though, and it's very DIY & cheap. We had tile growing up and my mom kept it clean, though. Granite also has staining issues, I believe alcohol. It's really the way to go right now, I wonder if it's going to be really dated at some point. My point above. Usually something that trendy gets old quick. Corian has to get cut for the sink just like granite, rite? My parents had butcher block growing up. I mite get butcher block in one section. | |
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