waiting for you guys to vote.

can't wait for the result.

just want to see which is popular here

This post has been edited by ultimaze: Feb 8 2012, 06:02 PM

depends on the design of the kitchen.... by the way where's solid surface?

i knew it. i knew i forgot something!!! darn it.


This post has been edited by ultimaze: Feb 8 2012, 04:40 PM

I prefer solid surface because I think it gives the kitchen a modern look but make sure the solid surface is of good quality. Local product not so trustworthy.

some solid surface are also a local product.

what is pros and cons if compare among solid surface and granite? which one easy scratch?

solid surface easier to scratch but solid surface can be polished.
if talk about pros, i think granite definitely tops solid surface.

that's mean solid surface better than granite?

No one talk about concrete.

This post has been edited by weikee: Feb 8 2012, 08:03 PM

Granite is still the best. Lasts a lifetime. Low maintenance and good looking. Solid surface is expensive, can be scratched, and polishing costs is also very expensive. Seriously, I think solid surface is just overrated.

solid surface hardness is very very low only, I remember I viewed a data sheet of a brand of solid surface (forgot which brand) it mention you can polish the surface using scotch brite, and solid surface definately kalah jauh jauh if compared with concrete or granite etc due to is durability

What about concrete table top ?
With and without tiles.
I think this 2 should be included as I believe they make up a big % of the Kitchen Table Top being used.

Why you guys want so tough table top? You not putting ton of heavy thing on it. And after 10 or 20 yrs, it bore to see while there is new design and trend in the market. You can't change either cause you want it last a lifetime?

Just hack the plastering out, and do another color plastering.. Hehe, that is for my wet kitchen concrete top

granite better

Solid surface, if you buy Korean made like Samsung.. is 2x more than normal local. Is harder and more selection of color. But is Expensive and still scratch easy.

I just use normal wood laminated table top sit on the cabinet. The surface is rough and with like sand color. It tough too and can put a just burn hot wok on it without any burn mark or scratch. Sometime I just do the cutting on it. It made in korea.

wow.. didnt expect for this turn out to vote (My Expectations was only 10 would vote)

Basically, everybody pick quality over cheaper cost but high maintenance.

to me personally, Granite serve better purpose + it increase the whole house value if you want to sell your house.

People would want a nice looking kitchen therefore, its better for them to buy a house which is ready made than they renovate themselves
- i think this is a right mind set. now maybe the the reno cost maybe 1k-2k for just a simple tabletop but with the increase of living cost.. (i'm talking about malaysia trend of, Minyak naik+Govt Wage Naik= barang naikx2). By the time you want it to do the same it may be jacked up to 2k-4k for the same thing.

it require time + extra misc cost.

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Added on February 22, 2012, 10:05 amI'm focusing on solid top such as granite and so on.. i'll do a complete poll soon after new data and input from fellow forumer.

This post has been edited by ultimaze: Feb 22 2012, 10:05 AM

why no silestone? quite nice. ah quartz, didnt see that

actually it depends on what color you want your counter top to be. if your design needs a solid white, you wont be able to use natural stone like granite.

solid surface advantages is that it can be polished back to new condition. you can shape it to almost anything. and you cant see the joints. any surface also can be scratch. granite also has its own set of "problems". it is porous. solid surface and quartz are not. all got their own pros and cons

This post has been edited by idoblu: Feb 22 2012, 10:20 AM

Hi,

For those who use Quartz, mind sharing where u got them from? Am looking to install it for my kitchen tabletop.

TQ.

If i'm not mistaken, concrete and cement tops tend to absorb oil and this causes stains which cannot be wiped off if it is let to set on the counter top.

I m using Jet Black quartz from CaesarStone (http://www.caesarstone.com). You can either get it from Solid Top Malaysia (they are CaesarStone installer), or third party contractors (which i did).

Hi Nitrous,

Can u PM me the cost? Have any comment on quartz? Is it worth the $$?

Thanks.

our kitchen was installed with black granite about a year ago. Granite looks as good as the day it was install.
Out granite length is about 30 feet long. The total length is still as shiny as it can be
Granite is no porous, i regular place hot pot directly on the granite and there is no marks

How you know it's not porous?

I don't have the exact cost since i bundle everything into the kitchen. I just know that i had to top up about 3.5k to get quartz top from granite. Is it worth the $$? Hmm... it is ok la, i don't have to worry about the items i put on it, hot wok and cup, or ice, or even coffee. However, i did manage to make a chip or two on it after banging my chopper against the side. So far no complains, although i would believe granite would be able to do the same thing too.

because stains overnight does not discolor the object or even items place on top of the counter for 1 year do not leave a stain.mark

marble is more porous, granite depending on type some are more porous than others

my toilet granites has not stain yet but this are black galaxy. I did use thiner to clean off some stubborn glass sealant and did not damage the granite

30 feet long granite top, how many joints can see?

every 7 feet

if low budgeting, can look for tiles;
high budgeting, i would recommended granite for wet kitchen,
solid surface might recommended for dry kitchen.
all is depend on owner pocket
mix material can give a different view for your house and kitchen