Originally Posted by Marshlanding (Post 2263054)

My wife and I are going to replace our kitchen and bathroom countertops. We are thinking of Corian and will be talking to Solid Image and Home Depot.
Can anyone give us some insight into these two possible countertop contractors?
Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine (Post 2263320)

Get what you like. My main requirement is that it is easy to clean and sanitary. I wanted seamless for that reason. It is also nonporous and easy to repair.

I had Transolid solid surface in my previous house and I loved that brand. I purchased custom size from Lowes and a handyman installed. It remained beautiful for 15 years. So consider other brands of solid surface.

I visited Jetta stone and they custom make their own solid surface and are a very reputable company. They do nice integrated sinktops. I may use their solid surface to replace my horrible shower tile installation by the builder and it will be very clean without any grout.

Consider quartz for the kitchen as it is less prone to scratching. Ask about the quartz that has a matte finish.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2263371)

I would not consider Home Depot to be a contractor. They sell materials, and they have a list of independent installers. One advantage to Home Depot is that, if you have a disaster, they are big enough to be able to resolve the problem, and they won't disappear like some smaller contractors will.

But, whoever you hire, do not pay any money in advance. I am amazed at how many posters on TOTV will warn people not to hire a certain contractor, when the real problem is that they paid the contractor in advance, and he disappeared.

Originally Posted by Marshlanding (Post 2263412)

Thanks retiredguy123.
Your point about HD's size and staying power would be one of the biggest motivators to go with them, but we have also seen some positive comments on TOTV about their counter work as well as from our cabinet installer, who is a smaller independent doing work throughout the Villages. Sometimes it is difficult not to be required to put some money upfront for materials, particularly when dealing with a smaller contractor. So due diligence on the contractor's capabilities, staying power and reputation becomes essential.

Originally Posted by mazbarth (Post 2263771)

I had Corian for 16 years in last kitchen. Would NOT choose it again. It doesn't seem to age well.

Originally Posted by Marshlanding (Post 2263054)

My wife and I are going to replace our kitchen and bathroom countertops. We are thinking of Corian and will be talking to Solid Image and Home Depot.
Can anyone give us some insight into these two possible countertop contractors?
Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Ruckdeschel (Post 2263986)

Before deciding on Home Depot, you should call "Central Florida Countertops and Bath Surfaces" 352 351-9905. They did my bathrooms and countertops faster and less expensive than any other quote I got. The countertops are beautiful and they came when they said that they would. I would highly recommend.
Bruce Ruckdeschel