I just finished of a kitchen update for a client a couple of days ago...the old laminate is now gone...in its place some granite tile with bullnosed edges. This is a great low cost alternative to slabs. Total cost of granite for this project was about $600.
You can't go wrong with either. They are both in my mind comparable products at the high end of the options available. The differences between them aren't significant enough to fret over. If there is a Silestone pattern that she likes, then go for it. Keep in mind there are many other comparable quartz products (Cambria, Hanstone, Zodiaq, to name a few) if none of the Silestone patterns/colors jump out as "that's the one". Tim
Dupont Corian as well as their Zodiaq have detailed pix on Dupont's home site and you can order samples up to 10" X 10" for small shipping costs...I like the colors and prices way better than granite and truth is, only experts can notice any differences with the naked eye. Good Luck, pick a budget and choose your product (with any extras) and don't exceed it! JL
I love the pictures above of the granite tile. Now that I see that it is what I want. Where do I get the tile? Where can I find out how to do this? I LOVE this look.
they do ship...but since granite is big and heavy shipping to you might be a pricey way to go. Check out some of your local Mom and Pop type tile centers...see if they have a source or two for
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these larger tiles. They are becoming more and more popular.
As far as the how to...many Home Depots have weekend "tile" clinics on Saturdays that and a good tile book will give you the basics...from there you will need to get your hands dirty. Renting a good quality wet tile saw with a sliding head or bench will allow you to make the needed cuts in these bigger tiles. My tile saw cost about $1000 which is beyond what a DIY fan can afford for a small project....I got my saw years ago and it has severed me well for dozens of projects
You can't go wrong with either. They are both in my mind comparable products at the high end of the options available. The differences between them aren't significant enough to fret over. If there is a Silestone pattern that she likes, then go for it. Keep in mind there are many other comparable quartz products (Cambria, Hanstone, Zodiaq, to name a few) if none of the Silestone patterns/colors jump out as "that's the one". Tim
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they do ship...but since granite is big and heavy shipping to you might be a pricey way to go. Check out some of your local Mom and Pop type tile centers...see if they have a source or two for ...»
As far as the how to...many Home Depots have weekend "tile" clinics on Saturdays that and a good tile book will give you the basics...from there you will need to get your hands dirty. Renting a good quality wet tile saw with a sliding head or bench will allow you to make the needed cuts in these bigger tiles. My tile saw cost about $1000 which is beyond what a DIY fan can afford for a small project....I got my saw years ago and it has severed me well for dozens of projects