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steve s

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eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 03:06pm PT

Nice knife work, Slr.

Now for the panels on the sub zero fridge and the 2 dishwashers. The dishwashers are a piece of cake. The expensive panels on the expensive fridge are another story. Can you say don’t F#%* it up !

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 03:07pm PT

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 03:09pm PT

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 03:12pm PT

Each valance piece has to go in separately. So I use the Festool df 500 connectors.

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 03:16pm PT

Finished valance. The bottom lid to valance is key so when you’re standing there looking for some swill you don’t look up and see all the fridge parts and dust accumulation.

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 03:18pm PT

The homeowners usually show up about now and proclaim “ I didn’t know it would look like that.”

Flip Flop

climber

Earth Planet, Universe

Dec 15, 2018 - 03:45pm PT

As a builder, and a human, this is the kind of mindless consumerism that drives me crazy
"I disagree that "granite stands the test of time".

Countertops, like floor tile choices, is a fashion choice. The mid 00s granite counter boom is already looking outdated and cliche' to me. Some of the more neutral restrained patterns will stand up, but many of the more "unique" choices look really ugly and garish.

We removed the granite in our current home before moving in, prefering a softer countertop, Corian in this case. Durability is a false issue to us, we know that by the time any durability issues arise, we'll have moved on to another house, or be ready for a remodel anyway.

The days of living in the same city and same house for 30 years are a relic of the past for almost everyone."

Rootless American in a culture of economic refugees, much?

Happiegrrrl2

Trad climber

Dec 15, 2018 - 04:00pm PT

I saw an interesting window technique on Instagram the other day, and wonder if any of you have even dealt with it. I don't have the picture so will try to describe as best I can.

The windows were large, and followed the shape of the roofline. So, you have your wall, and there is a good sized window on it. Then the slanted ceiling meets the wall, and the window continues up at the same slant. It looked like there ins an "invisible" seam where the glass that in on the wall's plane meets the glass that follows the same plane as the ceiling.

Nawmean?

It's not something I would like, with my preference toward bungalow style and other older looks. But if a house is modern, I think it is pretty cool, and I can appreciate it even if I wouldn't want to live in that type of house.

It seemed like it might be a problematic thing to do without being rather expensive, and I have to wonder if the edge seem becomes grody like a bathroom tile after a while.

JLP

Social climber

The internet

Dec 15, 2018 - 04:17pm PT

Corian - the material of choice at fast food restaurants everywhere.

Granite is fine, but often the grain size is a little too busy for me. There are so many different looks in granite - can't really generalize.

Corian always looks like plastic, though, even the A priced patterns.

No accounting for taste. The kitchen above is pretty nice, for sure, just not for me. So unnatural. Clear finish wood is my own preference.

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 05:31pm PT

The kitchen I posted above is a modern look. The acrylic cabinets are a bit too shiny for my tastes. I definitely prefer a light colored wood cabinetry, ash, hickory, etc.
The designer helped the client wade thru the overwhelming number of options that are available these days. This was what they came up with.
The designer was actually great to work with as she was open to listening to the trim carpenters opinions on a variety of items that needed decisions.
We always joke “ Get some decisions on the building ! “

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 05:34pm PT

Cool looking granite, but not my choice

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 05:37pm PT

Another kitchen I did. The soap stone requires some maintenance

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 05:42pm PT

I only played a small part in this one. Can’t remember if counter top was quartz or something else. Cool retro appliance color. Bold statement.

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 15, 2018 - 05:48pm PT

This granite is a “group 1” so it is about as inexpensive as one can get. It’s also very light in color. Hickory cabinets and white subway tile. We put this in our rental property. Not a slum.

These kitchens were all done in the last 3 years or less. I can’t remember anymore. Remember we were talking about me not remembering.....remember.
Sorry for the excess posting. Back to my beer.

Brandon-

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The Granite State.

Dec 20, 2018 - 08:24am PT

Fuçk Corian.

steveA

Trad climber

Wolfeboro, NH

Dec 20, 2018 - 09:28am PT

steve s

Nice work.

I installed an under mounted sink under nice granite, but wished I hadn't done it. One of the few regrets building my house. The sink will probably never leak in my lifetime, but when it does, I doubt they will be able to save the granite. The granite is joined to the adjoining piece, and I doubt they could lift it up without cracking it.

steve s

Trad climber

eldo

Dec 20, 2018 - 11:53am PT

SteveA, thanks....as for the undermount sink don’t worry about it. I have seen the granite fabricators work their magic on an old sink. It usually works out okay. Cheers