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  1. The Pros and Cons of Countertop Materials

    In premium kitchen countertops , the most popular choices are solid surface, engineered stone and granite. Here's the difference between them. Photo courtesy of Wilsonart

Related Topics:

  1. Granite Countertop
  2. Stone
  3. Backsplash
  4. Stainless Steel
  5. Makeover
  6. Sinks

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

  1. How to Install a Countertop

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    We'll show you five techniques for a great looking countertop installation. Buy the countertops premade, then install them yourself by following our foolproof step-by-step instructions. We'll walk you through everything you need to know to improve the look and feel of your kitchen with new ...

  2. Installing Tile Countertops

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    Give your countertops and backslash the timeless beauty of stone for a modest price. We'll show you everything you need to complete a DIY tile job in your kitchen, from prepping the surface to setting the tile to caring for it after it's installed. Whether you want an intriguing pattern that ...

  3. How to Select Laminate Countertops

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    This article details the strengths and limitations of laminate countertops , with advice on selecting among hundreds of colors and patterns. The article also includes photos and overviews of different edge styles and backsplash treatments.

  4. Install a Laminate Kitchen Countertop

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    Remove old kitchen counters and install new laminate countertops , then complete the transformation by installing a new sink and faucet. This article shows you how.

  5. Buying Countertops : Plastic Laminates, Granite, and Solid Surfaces

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    How to compare and choose the best countertop material—granite, plastic laminate, solid surface, wood, stainless steel, tile or other types. We walk you through the pros and cons of each and compare costs as well.

  6. How to Tile Countertops

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    Ceramic or natural tile can be applied over an old laminate countertop , but prep work can be difficult, especially with rolled edges. Sometimes it's simpler to start fresh.

  7. Build a Router Table by Upcycling a Kitchen Countertop

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    Make a easy-to-store, pro-quality router table for almost nothing by upcycling a discarded laminate kitchen countertop and the metal angle from an old bed frame.

  8. DIY Granite Countertops

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    Install your own granite countertops . All you have to do is measure your space, order the granite, then install—with the help of a few muscular friends. A wide selection of granite and other stone is available for DIYers

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Other Articles for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Sealing Concrete Countertops + More

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    FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - featured

    This Instructable will demonstrate how to seal concrete countertops and other large scale projects using CHENG Concrete Countertop Sealer. The goal of any sealer is to protect the concrete. Concrete is porous, just like a sponge. The purpose of a sealer is to fill all of the holes in the concrete ...

  2. Counter Intelligence: Choosing the Right Countertop - Bob Vila

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    FromBobVila.com

    Countertops pull double duty as a visual design element and a hardworking surface. Cost depends on materials, with prices ranging from $2–$250 per square foot or more.

  3. Solid Surfacing - Kitchen Countertops 101 - Bob Vila

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    FromBobVila.com

    The choices are many, but which kitchen countertop is the best for you? Find out here.

  4. Countertop Types - Bob Vila

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    FromBobVila.com

    Kitchen countertop types, and how to modify them to match any task.

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Other Videos for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Countertop Upgrades for Under $1,500

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    David Lupberger discusses countertop choices for under $1,500.

  2. How to Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    A granite-tile countertop can give your kitchen a high-dollar look.

  3. Granite Countertop Templates

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Bob Schmidt shows you some of the things you need to know when making countertop templates for your kitchen remodeling project.

  4. How To Install a Solid Surface Kitchen Countertop

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    Installing a pre-fabricated kitchen countertop is a project any do-it-yourselfer can achieve. Host Jeff Wilson shows you how.

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Blog Posts

  1. Roundup: Mixed Media Kitchen Countertops

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    FromPosts tagged: Foodie-Fridays

     Our discussion concerning granite kitchen countertops  started me thinking about how we might have the benefits of granite/marble/quartz without the chilly experience when bellying up to the bar. For people who have kitchen islands with a bar, the perfect solution would be to install a wood ...

  2. Kitchen Ideas: Faux granite countertops that are surprisingly easy and inexpensive

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    FromDIY Advice Blog

    For the June '11 issue of The Family Handyman magazine, we transformed a blah, boring kitchen into something really special with four simple and inexpensive projects. One of these projects was to cover the existing 15-year-old laminate countertops ...( read more )

  3. This Penny Countertop Makes Cents

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    FromCharles and Hudson

    Pardon the pun but I couldn't resist. Our friends at One Project Closer have asked me to be a judge for their Before and After contest. I'm up this week and although it was tough to choose from all the great projects, one in particular stood out. From the blog, Domestic Imperfection, comes an ...

  4. Granite Worktops {aka Countertops }

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    Fromwww.remodelingguy.net

    Granite is an exceptional material for counter surfaces. It’s extremely durable, non-porous, available in colors to fit any design, and universally (and naturally) beautiful. I’ve always been partial to natural products because of the unique variations in each piece. Like a fingerprint, no two bits ...

  5. Marble Countertop Alternatives

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    FromPosts tagged: Foodie-Fridays

    Love the look of marble but scared about the maintenance? Before you put the red wine on lockdown, here are a few options that give you the appearance you're going for without the worry.  Lindsey of LIttle House Blog has been planning her kitchen remodel for a few months now. She's picked out Ikea ...

  6. Replacing A Toilet with No-Tools

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    Fromwww.remodelingguy.net

    Not all home improvement projects are created equal. Some are more glamorous than others. New granite countertops and hardwood floors are examples of these jobs. These are the ones you post pictures of on Facebook. Then there are those projects which are more, shall we say, utilitarian. They’re the ...

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