tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post7574504369288167526..comments2024-03-28T03:31:45.229-04:00Comments on GOLD NOTES: Sensible Style: The 7 most underrated kitchen productsJamie Gold, CKD, CAPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937871775262868993noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post-68166658012349114632011-02-17T11:21:54.867-05:002011-02-17T11:21:54.867-05:00Corian, as well as quartz countertops like Cambria...Corian, as well as quartz countertops like Cambria's, are often not only less expensive alternatives to granite, but granite countertops can be extremely high-maintenance. Also, I really like that GelPro mat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post-31088965738350236932010-04-09T21:23:38.258-04:002010-04-09T21:23:38.258-04:00I really like my Gel Mat. It makes a world of dif...I really like my Gel Mat. It makes a world of difference on the back,hips,and knees on those days when it seems as if I spend all day in front of the sink or stove.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post-78208329653001743542010-03-17T14:05:56.058-04:002010-03-17T14:05:56.058-04:00I believe that there are subtle differences betwee...I believe that there are subtle differences between Corian and its competitors. I'm not an expert in this area, but I believe that Corian's higher acrylic content makes it a better top. I also like the fact that it comes from a reputable, U.S.-based company. This gives me confidence that its warranty will have lasting value.Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937871775262868993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post-22512190760764085742010-03-16T12:31:06.653-04:002010-03-16T12:31:06.653-04:00Is there a difference between Corian and other sol...Is there a difference between Corian and other solid surface brands? I am considering the solid surface for my kitchen reno now and Corian is more expensive than others. Is it worth it to spend more on Corian?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post-27544179284918966122010-03-15T00:14:53.392-04:002010-03-15T00:14:53.392-04:00We have Corian on our vanity in the ensuite, and I...We have Corian on our vanity in the ensuite, and I love it :-) I don't normally like non-stone materials that try to look like stone, but this one is an exception :-) We installed granite countertops when we did our kitchen makeover, but it doesn't look like typical granite.<br /><br />I bet it feels good standing on that gel mat!!<br /><br />KellyDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post-56470019718397398462010-03-10T22:50:31.739-05:002010-03-10T22:50:31.739-05:00Great post Jamie!Great post Jamie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715914014763918808.post-67440508120096771172010-03-10T12:54:02.516-05:002010-03-10T12:54:02.516-05:00Great post Jamie, and I agree with nearly all of i...Great post Jamie, and I agree with nearly all of it. But for an economical floor that looks great, I would go for linoleum rather than vinyl. Linoleum floors last, and last, and last - you can still find serviceable linoleum floors in elementary schools built in the 1950's. They may look similar, but lino is made from natural materials, doesn't off-gas VOCs, and has a much gentler energy footprint because it's not made from petroleum products.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com