Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Nov 01, 2010 10:06 pm Hi there, the builder I am working with had quoted Corian for the kitchen island but I like the idea of Essastone as well. Does anyone know the cost difference between Corian and Essastone? I am even open to the idea of having a concrete top (only concern is cracks due to heat) or even a stainless steel or even an aluminium top. Any thoughts? Re: Kitchen island question 2Nov 02, 2010 11:14 pm personally I'm not a fan of corian as my uncle has this and after just a year there are lots of small scratches on the benchtop. concrete and stainless have a certain look so it really dpeneds on what you want! Recently moved to a 60's home in need of some improvement! http://s797.photobucket.com/user/leenii ... ch%20House Old house: http://s797.photobucket.com/albums/yy25 ... loo/House/ Re: Kitchen island question 4Nov 03, 2010 6:06 pm Hey leni, your pull out drawers look great, I would love to have that kind of pull out drawers for my pantry. Does it cost you a lot to add that or it is part of the plan by your builder? And yes I heard alot about scratches on corian and that's my concern. Sanguis, it is good news if essastone is cheaper, I just have to see if my builder can replace and reduce my pricing for the countertop!! DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Are you going to have the frame exposed or are you cladding it with something. Usually if you are making an exposed frame you would use solid legs around 100x100 or… 3 6585 You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. Cabinetmakers use MDF because its cheap… 2 9959 I would say both styles you have pictured are steel. The lower chord of the first pic would be a massive lump if made using timber considering the size of the rafters. If… 1 6151 |