[Shotimes] OT kitchen counter tops

[Frank Fowlkes]

Don,

     Check out the following link where Norm and Steve discuss 
kitchen 
countertops: 
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/kitchen/article/0,16417,389649,00.html.

Frank Fowlkes
'90 SHO
El Paso, Texas


At 03:10 PM 12/20/2005, Donald Mallinson wrote:

>The wife has decided it is time to get new kitchen counter 
>tops.  The original formica is looking cheap and has chips etc.
>
>We are looking at several options and I wish I had a tape of the 
>"This Old House" episode where they looked over several options.
>
>If any of you have gone through this lately, what did you decide 
>on?  We are looking at Granite, but I can't remember from all the 
>man made stuff and real granite, what is better in terms of:
>
>Germs.  Some surfaces will promote germ growth because they are porous.
>Scratching.  Some have to be sanded from time to time.
>Maintenance: Some need regular treatments
>
>Your advice would be helpful.
>
>Don Mallinson
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