Countertops can be both wonderful and frustrating at the same time. With so many options to choose from like color, style, material, edging and brand, picking the one that fits your personality so that you are happy for many years to come, is a challenge!
To make your decision process a bit less stressful I have put together a guide for choosing countertops.
There are 4 basic Steps to follow:
Step 1- Start looking at the options.
You may want to vist our show room to see, touch, and feel the different textures of countertops.
Or you can start browsing online to get more technical information. (Like brands, quality and technique) Here are a few links for you to start looking at.
Laminate Countertops:
Formica- http://www.formica.com/
NEW Formica 180FX Laminate- http://formica180fx.com/
(Make sure you check out the Design Center on this website!)
Wilsonart- http://wilsonart.com/
Nevarmar- http://www.nevamar.com/nevamar/index.php
Pionite- http://www.pionite.com/pionite/pages_pionite/pionite_colors.html
Solid Surface Countertops:
Eastern Oregon Solid Surface-
http://www.easternoregonsolidsurface.com/
Corian Solid Surface-
http://www2.dupont.com/Corian_Global_Landing/en_US/index.html
Granite and Quarts:
Bathroom Granite and Quarts options
DeNova Countertops- http://www.denovasurfaces.com/Finished-Products
For more KITCHEN Granite and Quarts
you can start by visiting a local dealer like
Doren Tile and Stone- http://dorentileandstone.com/links.html
To make your decision process a bit less stressful I have put together a guide for choosing countertops.
There are 4 basic Steps to follow:
Step 1- Start looking at the options.
You may want to vist our show room to see, touch, and feel the different textures of countertops.
Or you can start browsing online to get more technical information. (Like brands, quality and technique) Here are a few links for you to start looking at.
Laminate Countertops:
Formica- http://www.formica.com/
NEW Formica 180FX Laminate- http://formica180fx.com/
(Make sure you check out the Design Center on this website!)
Wilsonart- http://wilsonart.com/
Nevarmar- http://www.nevamar.com/nevamar/index.php
Pionite- http://www.pionite.com/pionite/pages_pionite/pionite_colors.html
Solid Surface Countertops:
Eastern Oregon Solid Surface-
http://www.easternoregonsolidsurface.com/
Corian Solid Surface-
http://www2.dupont.com/Corian_Global_Landing/en_US/index.html
Granite and Quarts:
Bathroom Granite and Quarts options
DeNova Countertops- http://www.denovasurfaces.com/Finished-Products
For more KITCHEN Granite and Quarts
you can start by visiting a local dealer like
Doren Tile and Stone- http://dorentileandstone.com/links.html
Step 2- Research countertop edges
Again, we do have samples in our showroom for you to look at, but here are a few links to get you started.
NEW Wilsonart Decorative Edges-
http://www.countertop.com/edges/
New Gem-Loc Edging-
http://www.loticorp.com/home_owners_products_gem_loc.html
Again, we do have samples in our showroom for you to look at, but here are a few links to get you started.
NEW Wilsonart Decorative Edges-
http://www.countertop.com/edges/
New Gem-Loc Edging-
http://www.loticorp.com/home_owners_products_gem_loc.html
Step 3- Research Sink Styles
We do have a catlaog here at the shop of a few sinks, but you may choose to select your own sink. This is perfectly fine with us and could save you money depending on where you shop! Do get you started I have attached a few links of different brands and styles to look at.
DeNova Sinks and Countertops-
http://www.denovasurfaces.com/Finished-Products
Karran Sinks- http://www.karran.com/
Wilsonart Sinks- http://www.countertop.com/sinks/
Kohler Sinks- http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=5
We do have a catlaog here at the shop of a few sinks, but you may choose to select your own sink. This is perfectly fine with us and could save you money depending on where you shop! Do get you started I have attached a few links of different brands and styles to look at.
DeNova Sinks and Countertops-
http://www.denovasurfaces.com/Finished-Products
Karran Sinks- http://www.karran.com/
Wilsonart Sinks- http://www.countertop.com/sinks/
Kohler Sinks- http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?category=5
Step 4- Get a bid on price
One of your final steps would be to get an extamate or bid on your project. Before doing this, it would be helpful for the person bidding on your job to have some rough measurements of the area where your new countertop would go. You do not have to get 100% accurate, just ROUGH measurements.
Use your tape measure and measure the length of each countertop in feet. Draw a sketch of your kitchen or bathroom and put these measurements on the floor plan you sketched. Be sure to include in your sketch, where your sink is, where the fridge is, and stove.
Take your sketch with your measurements to a local countertop dealer, (such as The Carpenter's Shop on 2617 May Lane, La Grande OR, 97850) so that they can give you a price for your project!
One of your final steps would be to get an extamate or bid on your project. Before doing this, it would be helpful for the person bidding on your job to have some rough measurements of the area where your new countertop would go. You do not have to get 100% accurate, just ROUGH measurements.
Use your tape measure and measure the length of each countertop in feet. Draw a sketch of your kitchen or bathroom and put these measurements on the floor plan you sketched. Be sure to include in your sketch, where your sink is, where the fridge is, and stove.
Take your sketch with your measurements to a local countertop dealer, (such as The Carpenter's Shop on 2617 May Lane, La Grande OR, 97850) so that they can give you a price for your project!
See that is all there is to it! :)
Don't be overwhelemd by all of the choices, be glad that there are choices for every style and taste.
Remember if you need ANY help picking out colors, styles or brands we are here to help you out at The Carpenter's Shop! Stop on by or give us a call (541)963-7373 and we will be happy to help!
Happy Designing!
Carissa
Designer/Photographer
(541) 963-7373 Office
(503) 701-1395 Cell
carissahosey@hotmail.com