I'm replacing my counter top and putting in a tile backplash. The tile will go right to the countertop surface.
Should I replace the countertop first and then put the backplash on or the other way around?
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I'm replacing my counter top and putting in a tile backplash. The tile will go right to the countertop surface.
Should I replace the countertop first and then put the backplash on or the other way around?
countertop first, for sure.
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>angered the perfectionist.
Thanks. I thought so as well.
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OP here. Thanks, this is what I was looking for. Mind if I take one of these?
What are you using for the countertop, Quartz? My brother used Caesarstone in the homes he built, pretty nice.
Moved into a condo, and updating the kitchen a bit. Since it's a condo tho we are going with laminate, might be more attractive for landlord types when it comes time to sell, I'd imagine they wouldn't want tenants ruining nice expensive countertops.
Go with granite or caesarstone ffs
Why? It's like 100$ Sq ft... I don't live in a luxury condo. If it was my own house that I'd be in forever then I could see spurging.
Stone and slab expert. Feel free to ask material questions. Always countertop first. Grout the spash and silicone it 24 hrs later, it always cracks at the countertop
Redpill me on soapstone, can I really buy a slab and DIY cut and bevel it?
Miter joint corners where cabinets 90 or do a straight butt joint?
Where's a good place to look at differently slabs to find an aesthetic one?
Soapstone isnt common where I live and I dont encounter it often. Basically its extremely soft, not very durable, but extremely easy to work with. Maintenace wise, expect it to wear quickly and require a wax or top coat maintainer fairly regularly.
Id suggest granite over soapstone any day of the week.
what about for a bathroom vanity where it won't see much abuse
It's also non porous and unaffected by heat/cold or acids making it ideal for kitchens and labs which is why I plan to use it.
You can leave them unwaxed too.