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post May 13 2010, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(KingHenry14 @ May 11 2009, 10:26 AM)
Hi All, anyone does experience in installing kitchen cabinet for his/her new home?

These days I have met a few kitchen cabinet makers and getting a bit confuse about the materials they are using for my cabinet's door.

Common and economical material being used is ABS melamine board type.

However, there are some makers called this as Chipboard as well.
They claimed ABS melamine actually is Chipboard which I am not sure whether it is correct.

My understanding is that Chip Board is a kind of compressed of fibre wood materials that is even worse than Melamine board.

Anyone know the differences between these 2 materials?

Thanks.
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Yup...I heard its the same actually.
My mom is currently using it and after 16 years its starting to peel, morph and get soft and the edges where it meets the wall.

How much is the per foot run price you got for Melamin/Chipboard ?
You can get granite for RM150 per foot run. Of course there are other affordable options.

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post Jul 18 2010, 06:59 PM

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QUOTE(Kantao @ Jul 17 2010, 04:20 AM)
May i know what is the different between solid surface & granite?
Both of it look like same.

Which 1 cheaper? How much per feet?
Any 1 to share your info. thanks.
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Solid surface is man made. Granite is natural stone.
Solidsurface discolors easier comparedto granite....but what kinda difference are you keen to know?

Solidsurface quoted to me was about RM180per foot run, whereas my research on stone suppliers along JlnIpoh is about RM43per sq foot.

There's a whole lot more you can derive by googling granite vs solidsurface smile.gif
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post Jul 19 2010, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(thehobo @ Jul 18 2010, 07:12 PM)
But do they have the kind of length and width as table top? say 10ft by 3ft granite? Those 1pc slab like that, they still charge 43 per sq ft?
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Yes , the measurements are customizable. There is a maximum length though. What ever it is, they'll be able to join the granite together to form a 10 feet by 3feet table top.

It is RM43 per sq feet, at least for the ones I'm interested in. Not sure if the color you like is rare and more expensive. Do check out the shops along Jalan Ipoh. Searching for counter top on your own is surely cheaper than engaging an ID or kitchen planner's fees. However its highly recommended to go with a suplier recommended by the designer.
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post Aug 16 2010, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(vinothrao84 @ Aug 16 2010, 09:04 AM)

granite:
advantage
> hard solid rock
> stain n scratch proven

disadvantage
> a bit expensive than solid surface
> once hairline crack, cannot repair
> cannot do smooth curve or shapes

thats what i knoe.....can any1 pls share other taught.....thx...
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Granite is cheaper than solid surface on a per sq foot basis if you do you research thoroughly before signing up.
I almost signed up for solid surface. Turns out I saved a lot by going with a more hardy granite top smile.gif
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post Aug 19 2010, 04:05 PM

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QUOTE(vinothrao84 @ Aug 18 2010, 10:09 PM)
hi regarding abt granite table top, what does the base structure "leg" will be? a wood or a concrete?

can a granite or solid surface be on top of the concrete leg?
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i'm sure the contractor can do either wood or concrete leg.

at home i have granite on wood leg. infact, to support the granite, there is a layer of wood that forms the support for the granite. not sure how this applies to solid surface.

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