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Comments (21)I googled across this post and since I'm a new member here, thought i'd post my 2 cents. I've recently been turned on to gorgeous scrap granite. I'm making some large slabs into an outdoor bar. But I wanna do a walk way. Been trying to see how to rough em up. What does it mean by a "flame finish"? I can't picture what a torch and water do? Sounds safer on the lungs and wallet than sanding with carbide. Also, had an idea to build a fireplace beside my deck. I'm not sure where to post about it for suggestions. I'm thinking of using concrete blocks as the "frame" of the fireplace and then seeing if I can mortar these granite scraps on every exposed surface. I'd have the whole outside, back, top, and the flame box insides all covered inn gorgeous granite chunks. I was thinking of flaring out the sides of the flame box so you get more fire reflection all the way across the width of the fireplace. It would sit on the ground beside the deck, but be built up to deck level. The only weight on the deck would be a granite "hearth" sticking out in front of the fireplace a couple feet, laying on the deck. Can you mortar these heavy chunks of granite on the sides of cement blocks? Not sure what mortar would hold them up long enough to dry. Was thinking varying size pieces, between hand size, and shoe box size....See MoreGranite or metal piece behind range?
Comments (2)What kind of range? What kind of decor? For a pro stainless range in loft style decor I'd do the stainless. Maybe a shelf too. For "ordinary" American home kitchen with a slide in range, I'd do the granite. If there are no uppers, in a traditional kitchen I'd do a nice curving shape with an ogee edge, for a romantic look. With a slide in, you have a little margin behind, so there's room for the stone without trapping the range, right? All that said, I'm not a particular fan of decorating with stainless, so generally only like it in very defined settings (diner style, loft style, or certain kinds of farm/crafts style) and not with granite. I'm assuming the counters are granite?...See MoreNeed ideas for island countertop..the last piece of the puzzle!
Comments (41)Hey Scuzz....I'm with cluelessincolorado. You said your home is eclectic and the island is certainly large. Mix it up! Think about how you will use it; consider where you need what type of surface and use the existing tones to choose zones. Zinc or stainless would work well with the stainless/brushed nickel fittings- or- the kit could handle a little white- or - wood to warm it up. IF you do mix, use only two surfaces and make certain one is a solid (ie stainless & marble, white dekton & wood, the existing quartz color & zinc) Beautiful job, BTW. In both layout and decor, it's a room I'd love working and just spending time in....See MorePlease help granite pieces broke off
Comments (9)i am a fabricator. Your stone is one we do regularly and not one that is particularly "chippy". My guess is those chips are from strikes from hard objects. In my shop we make the edge radius on the sink cutout larger (3/8") to make it less susceptible to chipping. Going forward you need to get your family members to be a little more cautious moving things into and out of the sink. Good news is your fabricator has epoxies that can be color matched to your stone such that a good repair will be hard to detect once it's complete. In my shop we repair chips at no cost as long as the customer is willing to wait until we are in the neighborhood. Perhaps yours does the same....See Morelynne_melb
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