[Shotimes] OT kitchen counter tops

[Donald Mallinson]

Frank,

Thanks for the link.  I searched on the This Old House site for some 
time and could not find it.

Don

Frank Fowlkes wrote:

> 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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