Kitchen Renovations

[PANDA_IHB]

Here's an article on alternatives to granite

Common countertop materials

Funny Stepping.. I thought you were Graphrix for a second...

 

[No_Such_Reality_IHB]

I think I have just discovered what will be the new trend material from dining table to kitchen counter. Behold - Zinc!

Zinc Top Dining Table at Pottery Barn

"At the turn of the 20th century, zinc counters were fixtures in kitchens and restaurants, from the oyster bars of San Francisco to the mansions of Newport. Prized for its beautiful hue, the metal is rustproof, food-safe and easy to maintain."

HGTV Profile on Metal Counters...

"Unlike stone (such as the ubiquitous granite) metal is nonporous (read antibacterial and stain-resistant). In the case of copper and zinc, they're recyclable, and metal countertops don't require sealing or more than soap and water to clean."

Stainless steel, zinc, you name it, metal makes me think of the cheap government issue desks.

 

[SoCal78_IHB]

Stainless steel, zinc, you name it, metal makes me think of the cheap government issue desks.

How about brass or bronze? Like them? They have a warmer, richer look (but maybe too warm unless it has developed a patina.) The copper content also means bacteria will not fare well on that surface so that is nice.

 

[bkshopr_IHB]

Stainless steel, zinc, you name it, metal makes me think of the cheap government issue desks.

How about brass or bronze? Like them? They have a warmer, richer look (but maybe too warm unless it has developed a patina.) The copper content also means bacteria will not fare well on that surface so that is nice.

Patina and ferrous oxide from metallic surfaces is harmful to health. Many biologists and environmentalist have convinced the government to outlaw copper gutter, roofs, and downspouts because the patina runoff could harm wildlife.