Kitchen Plans
So the low down on our kitchen plans: We're currently getting bids for 2 options.
Plan A) lower the breakfast bar to counter level and replace all counters with bright white corian
Plan B) leave the tile and raised bar, replace purple laminate surfaces with white-ish corian, quartz, or granite (I usually hate granite, but today's guy showed me some that actually had a look reminiscent of carrera marble!)
It will all come down to cost, because as much as we want to be rid of the tile, it's not such a huge priority for us that we're willing to spend a ton on it (taking out that tile is the most expensive part of the project). Any thoughts? Suggestions? We'll just have to see how the quotes come in. I'm sure it'll be at least a few more weeks before we make a decision- I'll keep yall updated!
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uhm, taking out tile isn't that hard. You just cover the surfaces you're keeping (to protect them from flying shards), grab safety glasses and a hammer and whack away until it shatters and you can pick it up and throw it out. Just did it in our kitchen last Oct.
If you're prepared to get a little dirty you can take out the tile yourself and save some money there. Then all you'll have to pay for is the cost of having a new counter fitted. As the person before me said, just make sure you wear safety glasses and take your time with it. Good luck.
I wouldn't have any issues with taking out the tile... except that it surrounds not only a gas cook top but a goofy downdraft vent- that more than one contractor has commented on being annoying to take out & re-install.
If it were a surface with just a sink- I'd probably be all for it... I guess I'm just too scared to go near it with all those connections so close! :/
Lower the bar to counter level. It will give you a lot more counter space, which from the picture it looks like you could use. Maybe you could just take out most of the tile yourself, and leave the tricky bits for the pros.
thanks tori! You're reinforcing the fact that we REALLY want to lower that bar loL!
Just have to hope we can afford it! It's not just the taking out the tile itself that's the most expensive- it's that whole aspect of the project- it about doubles the counter space & the cooktop & downdraft are harder workarounds than the sink. Even if I demo the tile myself, it probably wouldn't make enough of a dent to risk damaging that stupid downdraft. We'll see though!
Oh I am jealous, I so want to re-do our kitchen but with 2 in college that is going to have to wait, I think forever, very excited to see what you do, :) T.
I'm a big fan of you lowering the bar portion....seems nice to have that big expanse of flat counter. I understand the whole cost thing though....
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I'm with the lower the bar and take out that tile yourself camp. Hope someone comes in with a great quote for you!
Fun project! I'm sure it will be wondrous, whatever you decide. I really wish we could go ahead and get new counter tops. It was either those or new carpet, and Mike much preferred the carpet. I'm a fan of hard-wood myself, but I think we'll be glad we have carpet in the bedrooms in the end. And any pictures on the blog were deceiving. Jack's room's floors were decent (we've had a rug in there since we took the carpet out years ago), but the second bedroom and hallway's are pretty atrocious.
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