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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Plastic laminate. I like Corian as a material, but I don't like the way it
looks. It looks more plastic than plastic.

Our kitchen was finished with extensive use of Corian. We've already had it
professionally "refinished" twice, but it just doesn't live up to it's
advertised durability, IMO. I think next time we'll go with granite.

Eisboch

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Eisboch wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Plastic laminate. I like Corian as a material, but I don't like the way it
looks. It looks more plastic than plastic.

Our kitchen was finished with extensive use of Corian. We've already had it
professionally "refinished" twice, but it just doesn't live up to it's
advertised durability, IMO. I think next time we'll go with granite.

Eisboch




I went with formica for my office area cabinet tops. If you remember
what it is, it can be durable enough for a desktop or a kitchen
countertop. At some point, we're going to redo the main kitchen
countertops in granite.

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On Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:12:24 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

Don White wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message
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Old man Herring really has a thing for Harry lately. I bet he is trying
to get some free boat rides out of it.



Funny thing is... JohnH was one of the few invited out on Harry's boat, but
got fussy & decided the Parker wasn't worth his time.
You'd think he'd be more appreciative.




Herring is an a**hole. That's why he lives in my bozo bin with the rest
of the a**holes.

A friend took delivery of his new boat today, and I went along to help
him with docking and to splice up some lines for his slip. The sun was
out for a little while, and though it was cool, it wasn't chilly. We
went out on the Bay for about 45 minutes and saw a few hard cases
fishing. For what I don't know.

Right now I'm engaged in painting up my home office space in
anticipation of installing new cabinets for a nice work desk and a
kitchenette. Did the design on Autocad, got Home Despot to spec up what
I wanted and order the case goods.

Cabinets are supposed to arrive the last week in April. I'm doing the
electrical, carpentry and plumbing, which gives me the opportunity to
electrocute myself, cut off a few fingers with a table saw, and flood
the lower level.

I'm not doing the countertops, though. Once the cabinets are in, I've
got a countertop guy coming out to do a template from which he
manufactures the counters.


There, Don, what did I tell you?

Harry, you're such a neat guy that being called a name by you is a distinct
honor.

Hope you and Jimmy enjoy your countertop discussion.

PS. Those fishing in the bay are doing so for stripers, as anyone who
ventures into the bay would know.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

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Harry Krause wrote:
Don White wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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snip..
Right now I'm engaged in painting up my home office space in
anticipation of installing new cabinets for a nice work desk and a
kitchenette. Did the design on Autocad, got Home Despot to spec up
what I wanted and order the case goods.

Cabinets are supposed to arrive the last week in April. I'm doing the
electrical, carpentry and plumbing, which gives me the opportunity to
electrocute myself, cut off a few fingers with a table saw, and flood
the lower level.

I'm not doing the countertops, though. Once the cabinets are in, I've
got a countertop guy coming out to do a template from which he
manufactures the counters.



What will the counters be made of...the laminate stuff or Coran?
No major products for me this year. just dropped $2k rebuilding my van
transmission, exhaust repairs etc.
I may have to get a job to support that old Voyager. Just did the
wife's taxes & she owes a small fortune to the tax man.
Gotta be careful working and pulling in a pension at the same time.



Plastic laminate. I like Corian as a material, but I don't like the way
it looks. It looks more plastic than plastic.

It's trophy season, 28" minimum.

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On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:25:24 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:09:40 -0400, "JimH"
wrote:


I am heading out to Costco this morning to buy a bottle of the stuff. After
taking it for a month or so I will report back to let you know if the joint
pains went away again.

Whatever floats your boat.

Much more of an answer than was deserved!
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

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On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:16:12 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

I think next time we'll go with granite.

We did granite 3 years ago and it looks great. The old house up north
had corian and it was difficult to maintain the appearance.

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On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:33:48 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:16:12 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

I think next time we'll go with granite.

We did granite 3 years ago and it looks great. The old house up north
had corian and it was difficult to maintain the appearance.


Our kitchen countertops are granite. It's really nice to take
something off the stovetop or out of the oven, and be able to place it
directly on the countertop. No worries about discoloration or
burning.