[Larry Wilson]

Larry,
Wow, beautiful!

[laryb]

Thanks, Larry... His name is Oliver and he's 3 yrs. old... oh, you meant the granite? Thanks again

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by laryb

Angie, we had formica in our home when we built last year and had granite installed in the kitchen and bathrooms last month. Absolutely no regrets. Had it up north, so we're use to the maintenance, which really is no big deal. Spray on, let dry to a haze and wipe off. Done. Can't speak for Quartz, but I've been told it's nice.

omigosh is your house beautiful.

I LOVE seeing pictures of peoples homes.

LaryB and MaryB....this is just one of the prettiest homes I have seen.

[Ohiogirl]

Wow - I agree with Gracie - your house (and granite) is beautiful. I have found that as long as you don't go with a dark granite, it's easy to care for and keep clean. To me, granite over Corian is a no-brainer. Also for me, I just like the variations and natural look of granite over quartz. I think the chances of chips or problems are very, very minimal with granite.

Only you can decide what's right for you.

[getdul981]

Wouldn't you know it! When we purchased last year, quartz was not an option. We have the formica with the plan to upgrade to quartz soon.

[laryb]

Thanks, Gracie and Ohiogirl! You're absolutely right about dark granite. We had Ubatuba up north, which is black with specks of gold and blue and green, and while it is beautiful, it was almost impossible to keep clean. Every fingerprint and waterspot showed, so a lot wiping was needed. Like my father would say," There's nothing prettier than a black car, until it gets dirty." I have a black car, and I think he was right.

[pzjay]

Originally Posted by BeeGee

Our sales agent (Jason Rice-great guy!) gave us a request form for all the options that are in the models, etc. and in the countertops options Zodiaq (quartz) is listed as an option. I love granite, the shine, the feel and the way it looks is GREAT! We have it in our master bath. However, I have to say that the quartz that we have in our kitchen is pretty awesome, no sealing required and it shines on its own merit. We noticed that Zodiaq quartz is on the info sheet...thought I'd let you know!!!

Originally Posted by getdul981

Wouldn't you know it! When we purchased last year, quartz was not an option. We have the formica with the plan to upgrade to quartz soon.

Hi all, BeeGee is 100%correct...we also got those sheets and I was happy to see quartz as a choice (though my favorite is granite).
Greg, when we looked last yr, quartz was absolutely not an option
Kind of glad we waited till this yr to build so at least we have the option.

Used to think granite was higher thatn quartz, but I believe they are in the same realm now due to "oil prices" or so I was told! Our granite here is very easy to care for and generally, the crumb or spot barely gets a chance to hit the surface before I am all over it!

[mrfixit]

Just as a FYI....please be advised that Granite can be "attacked" by things acidic.. SO ...as long as you keep lemons and limes and wine and Vinegar away from the granite...you are good to go.

[GTTPF]

I looked into countertops a few years ago when completely remodeling my kitchen in NJ. I went with corian at the time and this is why. I love the look of granite but it is porous and traps germs and bacteria, can sometimes crack and what most people don't realize is that is gives off radon! I like the look of quartz and in the process of deciding whether to go with quartz or corian in my TV home . We only have 2 weeks left to decide before we go to the design center. Hope this helps you with your decision.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by GTTPF

I looked into countertops a few years ago when completely remodeling my kitchen in NJ. I went with corian at the time and this is why. I love the look of granite but it is porous and traps germs and bacteria, can sometimes crack and what most people don't realize is that is gives off radon! I like the look of quartz and in the process of deciding whether to go with quartz or corian in my TV home . We only have 2 weeks left to decide before we go to the design center. Hope this helps you with your decision.

Wouldn't let this issue deter you from granite. Just Google for more information than you can use.

[Pturner]

Beautiful, LaryB,
The granite, the home and that handsome Oliver.