https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 09:42:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2777074 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 01:20:59 +0000 theRoo 2777074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You might consider butcher block (IKEA sells it); also, I thought I hated laminate but color-through laminate has me possibly reconsidering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776495 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 08:13:24 +0000 LuLu Mom 2776495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check with a local place -- our Lowes straight up told us that their countertops come from XYZ store in town, we saved $$$ buy cutting them out and going directly to the store. Also, our local store had Granite remnants that depending on what and how much you needed you can get for a way better cost doing it that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776473 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:15:53 +0000 pwnstar 2776473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: Concrete can be more expensive than granite/quartz because of the labor involved for installation . . . it's labor-intensive, and tricky to get right! Eta: this is assuming the concrete is a custom pour for your kitchen - I think there is *slab* concrete that is pretty economical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776433 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:34:57 +0000 summerfruit 2776433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eminthevalley: Yes, costco! Sometimes they have visiting reps in the stores, and you can see their samples, etc. I think you can also request more info on costco.com too. </p> <p>We used costco to connect us to a shop that does the quartz for our kitchen remodel. They were very reliable, quality was great, and you get costco cash back at the end! We were very satisfied. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776426 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:05:27 +0000 Eminthevalley 2776426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: wait what, Costco? Where would I find this? Online? I have done lots of stuff through Costco but haven't ever seen kitchen countertops there... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776210 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:47:02 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2776210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Look at Costco! They have a lot of the same name brands as Lowes/Home Depot, great fabricators, and lower prices. We did that at our old house, and it was great. IKEA also uses name brand counter tops, but we didn't like their fabricator as much, at least in our area. Check out those options in your area </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776207 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:37:09 +0000 sillymilly 2776207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congratulations on your new home! A coworker of mine recently bought and renovated an apartment. Originally he got a quote from Home Depot for installing new cabinets and a countertop in his kitchen, and their quote was way higher than a private contractor (my guess is because they require for everything to be done on the books). He still purchased the materials from Home Depot though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776182 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:43:29 +0000 avivoca 2776182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would check out local fabricators and also remnants. If you don't have a large area, a remnant could be a good way to get a nicer countertop for less. What types of counters are in the house? You guys might be able to take care of demoing the counters, which will save you money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776053 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:57:51 +0000 Corduroy 2776053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have concrete countertops, which I hear are affordable, and I hate them. They take a lot of maintenance - buffing and sealing monthly - which we don't don't have time to do. Without a good fresh seal acid from citrus or pretty much anything in the kitchen will etch and stain. That happens weekly and without fail it happens when we have a guest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776023 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:39:25 +0000 Shantuck 2776023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to a local stone and marble place (rather than Home Depot or a big box place) and they offered an offbrand type of quartz that we ended up getting for our countertops. It ended up being significantly less expensive than the Ceasarstone or Silestone (the name brands) that we were initially looking at. If you know the general type of material you want, it might be worth asking if there are any offbrand choices. Also, have you heard of the blog Young House Love? They have remodeled several kitchens on fairly tight budgets. Maybe it would be worth checking out for ideas/inspiration? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kitchen-countertop-redo-need-advice#post-2776019 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:31:38 +0000 Eminthevalley 2776019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just bought a house, yay! The kitchen sink &amp; countertops need to be replaced. We would like to stay low-budget as possible but no laminate countertops. Ideas on how to make this project affordable? We went to Home Depot and were quoted over $5000 which was more than we had planned. First time homeowners so just looking for tricks. Are Home Depot, Lowes etc more expensive than local contractors? Hire a different person to do demo &amp; repair than the actual installation? It's very overwhelming. </p>