I would try something like a Lowe's or Home Depot in the area for starters. There are also usually specialty counter top and/or kitchen stores around. One specifically here is Countertops Galore. They have a very good selection.
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Marble countertops are durable as long as they are taken care of. Marble is porous so it will scratch easier than a granite countertop. It is also important to use a sealer on your marble countertop. Be careful not to clean marble with abrasives and caustic cleaners because damage will occur.
A corian countertop is manufactured to look like stone, similar to granite. The cost is dependent on size and quality. Base quality is $40 to $50 per square feet, and $60 to $70 per square feet for high quality.
When putting a marble overlay over tile, like on a countertop or floor, you should first make sure the tile is in good condition and very clean or else it is not an optimal surface for the marble to adhere to. You should use a high flex thin set mortar like Super Flex to adhere it.
Granite weighs an average of about 20 pounds per square foot, so a 5' by 8' (40 square feet) piece of granite would weigh approximately 800 pounds.
Granite countertop is a type countertop available in home stores. They are usually made out of diamond hard material with a smooth and shiny surface. It's usually the ideal type of countertop used to be installed in the kitchen.
There are many countertop design that are available for use in a new kitchen. Granite and concrete are great options for your new countertop in the kitchen.
When cleaning a copper countertop, you should consider using warm water and dish soap. Diluting the dish soap in the warm water can help efficiently remove stains and dirt from the copper countertop.
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No, you should keep and reuse the old sink.
1800 watts will require a 20 amp circuit. Kitchen countertop outlets are usually, but not always, 20 amp circuits.
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I do not believe there is any code restrictions (USA) on the height above the countertop unless a particular locality has added such a restriction Common sense should be used as practical so that one's head does not hit the light while working at the countertop
Prices usually vary, but you are looking at about $30 per square foot, of course including installation. These type of countertops for an average kitchen should then cost you about $500-1000.
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You should avoid abrasive cleaners that can scratch your granite countertops. There are specialized cleaners for granite countertops. You can always test a very small area of the countertop before continuing to use the cleaner.
Here is the procedure for installing a Formica countertops - First take accurate measurements of the counter - Get rid of the old countertop that might be there - Check if the walls behind the countertop are straight and the backsplash fits normally. If they are not, use the scribe and fix the backsplash area to fit. - When you are sure that it fits, fixate it with screws -Screws should be as long as possible, but should not come through the countertop - Reinstall you sink or stove