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.
The backsplash tile should sit directly above the countertop, typically starting at the edge of the countertop and extending up to the bottom of the upper cabinets or range hood.
For attaching an undermount sink to a granite countertop, it is recommended to use a high-quality silicone adhesive or epoxy glue specifically designed for stone surfaces. These types of adhesives provide a strong and durable bond between the sink and the countertop.
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.
A countertop can provide a normal force, which is the force exerted perpendicular to the surface of the countertop, supporting objects placed on it. This force prevents objects from falling through the countertop.
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.
For drilling into a granite countertop, it is recommended to use a diamond-tipped drill bit. Diamond-tipped drill bits are specifically designed to cut through hard materials like granite effectively.
A dishwasher bracket specifically designed for granite countertops is recommended for installing a dishwasher on a granite 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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