Does a countertop immediately behind hot range vents crack over time?
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Honed Slate Counter & Hot Pans?
Comments (9)drjoann, I seriously considered slate counters from Sheldon Slate. We visited their fabrication/showroom, and saw several counters that were absolutely gorgeous. The owner's son, not a small guy, jumped on a peninsula overhang (which did not have any support), to show us how strong the slate is. DH and I cringed, but the thing did not budge; no damage at all. I brought home a sample book, which contains samples of all the honed colors. For several days I tested the slates, letting sit for 12 hours, olive oil, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Worchestershire sauce, wine and a few other things. The slates showed no damage, except for the black, which I knew ahead of time would be porous. FYI, New York and New England slate is known to be the least porous of any slate on the market. If you drag a key across it, the slate will scratch somewhat, but a little mineral oil makes it all disappear. I just love the feel of honed slate...smooth like butter, warm to the touch. Though we decided to go with soapstone for the kitchen, we'll probably use slate in two of the bathrooms. Anyhow, here are two articles that might be helpful: http://www.thekitchendesigner.org/journal/2007/6/28/kitchen-countertops-slate-yes-slate.html http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.Slate-Counters-An-Easy-Going-Granite.14979.html And, a link with excellent pics of slate counters, below. HTH Here is a link that might be useful: Slate countertops...See MoreSingle wall oven under counter, cooktop on adjacent counter?
Comments (10)I looked into installing a single wall oven under an induction cooktop (I ended up getting an induction slide-in range though). What was interesting was that most induction brands allowed it IF the wall oven was the same brand as the cooktop. This included Kitchenaid - don't know where you got your information, but the installation instructions do allow for it with certain ovens - it turns out it is the Kitchen Aid single ovens. Two brands did not allow for a single oven under the cooktop even with their own brands (well, it voided the warranty so the same thing): Bosch and Thermador. No problem with Jennair, Kitchenaid, GE, Electrolux, and Frigidaire. I think Whirlpool also didn't allow it, but I wasn't considering that brand. Don't worry about the venting. There is some venting in all ovens - whether built in wall ovens or ranges. The vents aren't any more hot for a wall oven than a regular range. The reason I chose a slide-in induction range had nothing to do with the height of the oven. The wall oven under the cooktop would have been about the same height as a range's oven. Rather, I really liked the Kitchenaid induction with its (albeit small) second baking drawer. I cook a lot and could see using this. Plus, the cost was much less for a slide-in than a separate cooktop and wall oven. Our house is being remodeled and we haven't even been able to move in yet - so I haven't used it. I hope I love it. It does look nice....See MoreDo all slide-in ranges require a strip of counter top behind them?
Comments (26)I’ve only skimmed the comments, but I was just about to say the same thing as Chessie—that the range you’re describing where the sides of cooktop sit on top of the countertops next to them used to be known as drop-in style, but nowadays some slide-ins—like the dual-fuel Bosch mentioned above—also have cooktops that sit on top of the countertops, so the verbiage is a bit muddled these days...or maybe it’s my brain that’s muddled. :) Edited to add that as far as cleanability (Apple is telling me that’s not a word because it’s underlined in red dots & is suggesting it be changed to “clean ability,” but, whatever) goes, a conventional slide-in (i.e., the sides are unfinished, controls are in the front and the cooktop sides do not sit on top of the countertop) or freestanding range is about the same or maybe even better in that department: With a slide-in or freestanding, crud goes into the crevice and you do your best to keep it kinda clean until you slide it out during your annual or semi-annual deep cleaning. With a drop-in, crud goes underneath the overlying cooktop sides and then gets pushed into that crevice while you’re doing your best to keep it kinda clean until—wait!: You can’t slide it out; it’s on a freaking platform—well, mine is, anyway. :/ P.S. If anyone was able to pick up what I was laying down in the preceding gobbledygook, I’m impressed....See MoreTime-sensitive - shopping for counter tops
Comments (13)I am a fabricator. WE bid from cabinet drawings all the time assuming various standard price categories. You can't really compare bids until the bidders are quoting a specific color of a specific supplier since the price paid by the fabricator varies significantly per sq. ft. from different brands. I always recommend the customer determine the look they want and then identify colors that meet their needs. Multiple options will always lead to lower prices. In my area the customer does not "pay for the slabs" and expect me to fabricate. When we supply the slabs we are responsible for whatever material related issues arise including the occasional breakage due to weak points in the stone. If I get unacceptable material from a supplier I can reject it or get a replacement for free if the material turns out to be defective. This can happen even with quartz as occasionally a quartz slab can have residual stresses from curing and crack when being sawn or processed on the CNC. My material my problem. Your material your problem. For this reason we only work with customer supplied material on a "billable hours" basis and do not guarantee against breakage. A competent fabricator will ask questions to understand your objectives for color and style and then work with you to meet your needs....See Morebeesneeds
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