thanks, the white would benifit the dh then, since i can't see it he will
have to choose the color as he also does most of the cooking, i do most of
the cleaning so i don't have to cook on a regular basis... i like the idea
of as chore free as possible, one of the things we are building into the
house is as maintainance free as possible, neither of us are spring
chickens, and i figure since we can do it, smaller size, devoting more money
to things like a metal roof, and non paint windows is where we should spend
the money, again, thanks, I never thought of the chipping by the dw,

Lee
"Don Wiss" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 20 Nov 2010, Storrmmee > wrote:
>>Don Wiss wrote in message
>>> On Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:17:07 -0500, wrote:
>
>>>>4. Tons of granite counter space.
>>>
>>> I've worked on granite. I've worked on Corian. I'll take Glacier White
>>> Corian and I don't care if it doesn't impress the neighbors.
>
>>why do you prefer the other counter top over the granite? Lee
>
> With white Corian I can see where any dirt is. With the dark red granite I
> have now I can't see anything.
>
> White Corian and white subway tile backsplashes with undercabinet lighting
> creates a bright glowing area to work on.
>
> Granite is hard. You have to gently put down glass items. Simply putting
> down metal cutlery make a jangle.
>
> Granite edges chip, especially in front of the dishwasher where it gets
> hit
> when putting things in.
>
> Most granites require sealing. People claim it isn't hard to do. But why
> have another chore that must be periodically done? I once had a granite
> floor in a kitchen. It was not sealed. If any oil spilled on the floor a
> permanent oil spot appeared. I left that place 15 years ago. I bet that
> floor has many spots now.
>
> I prefer dark wood cabinets. A dark granite would make everything in the
> room dark.
>
> I agree with the suggestion of having something else alongside the range
> top. I had been thinking of white Silestone. Maybe stainless steel is
> better.
>
> Don <http://paleofood.com/kitchen-equipment.htm> (e-mail at page bottom).