Okay.

Countertops, rite?

I love granite, but I like tile a lot too.

And tile would match well, cuzza the tile in front of the fire place.

But I'm nervous about the grout getting yucky?

Does the grout get yucky?

i have nothing of any importance to add, but that i'd like to re-do my kitchen as well. it would up the resale value when i sell and move out of this godforsaken place!

SureThing said:

Grout gets majorly yucky. If you spill something like wine or grape juice in it -- fahgetaboutit.

I much prefer the granite countertops. My brother and sister-in-law had them installed not too long ago. I think they're beautiful.

applekisses said:

That takes care of that.
No tile.
Thanks.

no. no. no more grout, grout. grout, no more

i can't take it anymore. dirty dirty grout!!

SureThing said:

Don't like tile countertops. It's too dated looking (very 50s/60s) and high maintenance. I'm not a fan of granite either.

I'd go for slate.

applekisses said:

damn. really? i was thinking of doing tile on my countertops b/c it's cheaper and somewhat "do-it-yourself".

Granite for DEF

JustErin said:

Oooooh yeah, that's look good in my kitchen too. Is it expensive?

fantasyislander said:

A couple of friends of mine have tile and they actually had to have it professionally steam cleaned to get the gunk out.
If you're thinking of selling, though, it probably is a good/easy way to spruce up your kitchen. You can seal the grout and it'll take you through until you sell. It takes a while to get to the super gross stage.

fantasyislander said:

If your doing it cuz your selling just get that fromica or whatever it is.

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.

SureThing said:

Use welsh slate and back the splash back with stainless steel that looks the dogs dangly bits

SureThing said:

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.

SureThing said:

i hate formica.



i'll probably just do tile and seal it!

mdiver said:

mdiver said:

I totally don't get it.

But I AM gonna look into slate.

Everyones getting granite these days.

SureThing said:

Yes it does ... I worked as a hopusekeeper for yrs and yrs

gloves / scrubbing / chemicals

Yuck

solid countertops for me

SureThing said:

They are...but I also am not really a fan of the look of granite.

Granite is great Dani, as it can hold up well. Always use a cutting board, cuz granite will dull your knives fast.

And, if you like/want the look of tile, use it as a backsplash perhaps.

JustErin said:

I'm just not a fan of being like everyone else.

I'm gonna talk to jer about slate when he gets home.

SureThing said:

If money is not an issue, there are some really beautiful, lesser known stones that you can use...but they come with a hefty price.

A cheaper but not as commonly used option would be travertine.

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....

applekisses said:

The super gross stage must be the super neglect stage!

SureThing said:

no matter what you choose ... someone else will have that kinda countertop as well

Muse2NOPharaoh 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.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

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.

Muse2NOPharaoh 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

SureThing said:

Make sure you seal the granite or you will get discoloration with wear.

JustErin said:

Well, money is always an issue of course.

But you get waht ya pay for, so if their really good, we'll talk about it.