On Fri, 5 Feb 2016 05:58:24 -0500, Justan Olphart wrote:

On 2/5/2016 1:17 AM, wrote:
On Thu, 4 Feb 2016 21:55:18 -0500, Justan Olphart
wrote:

On 2/4/2016 8:15 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 4 Feb 2016 19:13:40 -0500, Justan Olphart
wrote:

On 2/4/2016 11:33 AM, John H. wrote:
Just the thing for Valentine's day...and it's non-fattening!

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/images/719000483.jpg
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Does that have a genuine Corian grip?

Nahh Corian screams 90s, Women want granite these days.

Stylestone is the new granite.

That is one of the products generally referred to as "quartz". I have
about 50 square feet of it stacked next to my garage. It is basically
stone chips and other aggregate in an epoxy matrix.
It is definitely an inferior product to natural stone. It is not
particularly hard to work tho.


Actually not. It requires less maintenance than natural stone. It is
stronger than natural stone (no unseen fissures or cracks) A really nice
looking piece of stone will cost a small fortune. The more ordinary
looking pieces are at the same price point as the quartz products.
Corian ain't cheap either. We'll be picking something out next week for
the new house.

Consumer Reports likes quartz.

"Quartz

Also known as engineered stone, quartz is a blend of stone chips, resins, and
pigments and is ideal for areas that get plenty of use and abuse. It comes in an
array of vibrant colors and styles that mimic stone.
Pros:

Quartz survived a gauntlet of spills, hot pots, knives, and more with top scores, and
it doesn't have to be sealed for stain protection. It's waterproof so it can be
paired with an undermounted sink.
Cons:

Some patterns can appear unnaturally uniform, although manufacturers are trying for a
more random look closer to natural stone. Edges and corners can chip and only a pro
can repair them--rounded edges help."


It gets the highest ratings in the test results.
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