Granite counters vs. laminate - Help
This is in the category of being "burdened by blessinge." Compared to the difficulties we had last year in health issues and house damage, this is a matter that is not a major problem and we are deciding between two nice things. Both of us are now doing well physically, just very tired. As many of you know, Abba and I have been living in a a rented apartment this past month while our home is being repaired from the ice dams of last year. One thing that is driving me slightly batty is deciding which kind of counters to order for the cabinets that had to be replaced. The laminate(WilsonArt is the company, but it is like Formica) would be paid for by the insurance company because it is like that which was damaged. However, a friend who is a realtor and who will sell our house when we put it on the market tells me that granite counters make the house much more marketable and desirable.
If you were to buy a home would granite counters be something you'd want? Would they be enough to make you choose one house over another, or to overlook some other problem. If you have granite counters, are you happy with them? Is the care of granite more burdensome than that of laminate. The laminate is available with a factory-installed beveled edge that shows no seam lines. If you have experience with granite are there any tips to give me. What colors did you find most practical or pleasant. The kitchen has only one window. The floor is off white faux tile and the cabinets are a light butterscotch color. The tile backsplash is light and is called "Barely Beige." The paint on the opposite walls is light ivory.
Basically we are hoping to sell and all is chosen with that in mind. Lots of thanks for all replies.
If you were to buy a home would granite counters be something you'd want? Would they be enough to make you choose one house over another, or to overlook some other problem. If you have granite counters, are you happy with them? Is the care of granite more burdensome than that of laminate. The laminate is available with a factory-installed beveled edge that shows no seam lines. If you have experience with granite are there any tips to give me. What colors did you find most practical or pleasant. The kitchen has only one window. The floor is off white faux tile and the cabinets are a light butterscotch color. The tile backsplash is light and is called "Barely Beige." The paint on the opposite walls is light ivory.
Basically we are hoping to sell and all is chosen with that in mind. Lots of thanks for all replies.