Countertops

The countertops were installed a few days before Thanksgiving. We chose a Carmarthen Cambria Quartz countertop for the kitchen and formica elsewhere. Quartz does not require sealing and is generally, easier to maintain than granite. It is NOT, however, heat proof and can be scratched. It can also be damaged by corrosive chemicals. Care instructions are provided on the Cambria website.

Cambria Quartz, Carmarthen Brown

FineLine workers, Mike and Drew, installing countertop around cooktop.

Completed kitchen countertops

Countertop around low-rise sink

Desk outside the mud room has a wood top.

Natural Roca formica countertop on the wet bar downstairs

Upstairs utility room also has Natural Roca formica countertops

Powder room (upper photo) and hall bathroom have Deepstar Fossill formica countertops

Master bath upstairs has Deepstar Glaze formica countertop

Back to Countertops

Amy and Danni at Luke's Carpet

Patricia and I went back to Luke's Carpet this afternoon to make selections for countertops and backsplashes. Danni, with Luke's, had all the samples out for us to mix and match; red oak laminate wood floor, Peruvian Slate Sunrise vinyl flooring, Carmarthen quartz countertop, carpet, tile, etc. It's a hassle trying to get everything to be complementary and we really appreciated all the help Danni and Amy provided.

We also talked about interior paint, trying to determine what went well with the other selections. Amy and Danni thought that Divine White (SW 6105) would be a good wall color throughout the house, with Latte (6108) as the trim. After we got home, we decided we'd like a warmer color and one that would match the wood flooring better, and are pondering something like Concord Buff (7684) upstairs and Biscuit (6112) downstairs, where it will go against the carpet. The ceilings could be painted Pure White (7005) throughout the house.

Countertops and Backsplashes

First countertop would go in the kitchen, powder room, and the wet bar. The next would go in the main level bathrooms. The third would go in the utility room and downstairs bathroom.

Cambria Carmarthen Brown

Wilsonart Deepstar Glaze

Formica 760 Ivory Brushing

Kitchen floor would be Armstrong cusion step sheet vinyl, Peruvian Slate Sunrise. Wet bar floor would be Peruvian Slate Seacliff.

The spec selections so far (4/20/2010) are listed below.
Upstairs

Entry, foyer, hall and side hall, great room, dining area floor: Laminate Wood, TAS American Classics Red Oak 6340

Kitchen Floor: Armstrong vinyl, Peruvian Slate Sunrise 33134

Kitchen Countertops: Cambria Quartz, Carmarthen Brown

Powder Room Floor: Armstrong vinyl; Peruvian Slate Sunrise 33134

Powder Room Countertop: Cambria Quartz, Carmarthen Brown

Mud Room and Utility Room Floors: Armstrong vinyl; Peruvian Slate Sunrise 33134

Utility Room Countertops: Formica, 760, Ivory Brushing

Master Bedroom Floor: Carpet, Beaulieau Promo 01: #16

Master Bathroom Floor: Armstrong Starstep Sandstone 64517

Master Bathroom Countertop: Wilsonart Deepstar Glaze 1813-35

Hall Bedroom Floor: Carpet, Beaulieau Promo 01: #16

Hall Bathroom Floor: Armstrong Peruvian Slate Sunrise 33134

Hall Bathroom Countertop: Wilsonart Deepstar Glaze 1813-35

Downstairs

Wet Bar Floor: Armstrong Peruvian Slate Seacliff 33130

Wet Bar Countertop: Cambria Quartz, Carmarthen Brown

Bathroom Floor: Armstrong Starstep Sandstone 64517

Bathroom Countertop: Formica, 760, Ivory Brushing

Bedroom and Rec Room Floors: Carpet, Beaulieau Promo 01: #16

What about backsplashes for kitchen, wetbar, and bathrooms?