Kitchen Remodel – Recommendations?

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[quote=DataAgent]A kitchen remodel is a complicated job. Get multiple bids. Do an apples-to-apples bid comparison. Not all granite is the same. Not all cabinets are the same.

My source for most contractors is angieslist.com.
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I can attest to this. Differences in granite alone can be HUGE, depending on the one you choose. Same with cabinets.

[rnen]

I own a granite slab yard and we do the fabricating and installation as well. I would be happy to give her a qoute. Our website is Rockyourhome.com.

In regards to Ikea cabinets… we have a 10 year warranty on our installation on standard cabinets but only a year on Ikea stuff. All the cabs I have seen sit on plastic adjustable legs rather than boxes, that is why we do not warranty as long. For solid surface installers they are a pain in the ass and in my opinion not as stable as standard cabinets.

Do your research on the various types of tops, not all stone tops are granite and not all are suitable for kitchen counters. If you decide on granite insist on seeing what the seams look like, they should be almost invisible and completely smooth to the touch when finished. Find out if you can pre-approve layouts and seams ect. Make sure you get the slabs you choose. My advise is to take pics of the slabs.

[rnen]

I own a granite slab yard and we do the fabricating and installation as well. I would be happy to give her a qoute. Our website is Rockyourhome.com.

In regards to Ikea cabinets… we have a 10 year warranty on our installation on standard cabinets but only a year on Ikea stuff. All the cabs I have seen sit on plastic adjustable legs rather than boxes, that is why we do not warranty as long. For solid surface installers they are a pain in the ass and in my opinion not as stable as standard cabinets.

Do your research on the various types of tops, not all stone tops are granite and not all are suitable for kitchen counters. If you decide on granite insist on seeing what the seams look like, they should be almost invisible and completely smooth to the touch when finished. Find out if you can pre-approve layouts and seams ect. Make sure you get the slabs you choose. My advise is to take pics of the slabs.

[rnen]

I own a granite slab yard and we do the fabricating and installation as well. I would be happy to give her a qoute. Our website is Rockyourhome.com.

In regards to Ikea cabinets… we have a 10 year warranty on our installation on standard cabinets but only a year on Ikea stuff. All the cabs I have seen sit on plastic adjustable legs rather than boxes, that is why we do not warranty as long. For solid surface installers they are a pain in the ass and in my opinion not as stable as standard cabinets.

Do your research on the various types of tops, not all stone tops are granite and not all are suitable for kitchen counters. If you decide on granite insist on seeing what the seams look like, they should be almost invisible and completely smooth to the touch when finished. Find out if you can pre-approve layouts and seams ect. Make sure you get the slabs you choose. My advise is to take pics of the slabs.

[rnen]

I own a granite slab yard and we do the fabricating and installation as well. I would be happy to give her a qoute. Our website is Rockyourhome.com.

In regards to Ikea cabinets… we have a 10 year warranty on our installation on standard cabinets but only a year on Ikea stuff. All the cabs I have seen sit on plastic adjustable legs rather than boxes, that is why we do not warranty as long. For solid surface installers they are a pain in the ass and in my opinion not as stable as standard cabinets.

Do your research on the various types of tops, not all stone tops are granite and not all are suitable for kitchen counters. If you decide on granite insist on seeing what the seams look like, they should be almost invisible and completely smooth to the touch when finished. Find out if you can pre-approve layouts and seams ect. Make sure you get the slabs you choose. My advise is to take pics of the slabs.

[rnen]

I own a granite slab yard and we do the fabricating and installation as well. I would be happy to give her a qoute. Our website is Rockyourhome.com.

In regards to Ikea cabinets… we have a 10 year warranty on our installation on standard cabinets but only a year on Ikea stuff. All the cabs I have seen sit on plastic adjustable legs rather than boxes, that is why we do not warranty as long. For solid surface installers they are a pain in the ass and in my opinion not as stable as standard cabinets.

Do your research on the various types of tops, not all stone tops are granite and not all are suitable for kitchen counters. If you decide on granite insist on seeing what the seams look like, they should be almost invisible and completely smooth to the touch when finished. Find out if you can pre-approve layouts and seams ect. Make sure you get the slabs you choose. My advise is to take pics of the slabs.

[GoUSC]

Regarding the legs we had the same concern about the plastic legs and checked it out with both Ikea and several contractors. The rated strength for the legs is ~250lbs. per leg. So your typical cabinet will support ~1000lbs. I doubt it will be an issue.

For further reference check out http://www.ikeafans.com. Trust me I was very hesitant based on my experiences with other Ikea furniture etc. but the kitchen’s really surprised me. And they are 40% the cost of other equivalent kitchen cabinets.

[GoUSC]

Regarding the legs we had the same concern about the plastic legs and checked it out with both Ikea and several contractors. The rated strength for the legs is ~250lbs. per leg. So your typical cabinet will support ~1000lbs. I doubt it will be an issue.

For further reference check out http://www.ikeafans.com. Trust me I was very hesitant based on my experiences with other Ikea furniture etc. but the kitchen’s really surprised me. And they are 40% the cost of other equivalent kitchen cabinets.

[GoUSC]

Regarding the legs we had the same concern about the plastic legs and checked it out with both Ikea and several contractors. The rated strength for the legs is ~250lbs. per leg. So your typical cabinet will support ~1000lbs. I doubt it will be an issue.

For further reference check out http://www.ikeafans.com. Trust me I was very hesitant based on my experiences with other Ikea furniture etc. but the kitchen’s really surprised me. And they are 40% the cost of other equivalent kitchen cabinets.

[GoUSC]

Regarding the legs we had the same concern about the plastic legs and checked it out with both Ikea and several contractors. The rated strength for the legs is ~250lbs. per leg. So your typical cabinet will support ~1000lbs. I doubt it will be an issue.

For further reference check out http://www.ikeafans.com. Trust me I was very hesitant based on my experiences with other Ikea furniture etc. but the kitchen’s really surprised me. And they are 40% the cost of other equivalent kitchen cabinets.

[GoUSC]

Regarding the legs we had the same concern about the plastic legs and checked it out with both Ikea and several contractors. The rated strength for the legs is ~250lbs. per leg. So your typical cabinet will support ~1000lbs. I doubt it will be an issue.

For further reference check out http://www.ikeafans.com. Trust me I was very hesitant based on my experiences with other Ikea furniture etc. but the kitchen’s really surprised me. And they are 40% the cost of other equivalent kitchen cabinets.

[NotCranky]

A lot of people are choosing to have the contractor bid labor only in todays market. The contractor can refer the designer or work with the owner’s designs/designer and or choice of suppliers. On the other hand the contractor can provide full service as well.

I am a General Contractor besides a realtor. While I am not available until the fall, I would be interested in bidding this type of work along the I-8 and I-94 corridors. I am also glad to provide a sounding board for construction and real estate related needs to piggs under any circumstances.

RussellWalsh2003atyouknowwho dot com (yahoo)

[NotCranky]

A lot of people are choosing to have the contractor bid labor only in todays market. The contractor can refer the designer or work with the owner’s designs/designer and or choice of suppliers. On the other hand the contractor can provide full service as well.

I am a General Contractor besides a realtor. While I am not available until the fall, I would be interested in bidding this type of work along the I-8 and I-94 corridors. I am also glad to provide a sounding board for construction and real estate related needs to piggs under any circumstances.

RussellWalsh2003atyouknowwho dot com (yahoo)

[NotCranky]

A lot of people are choosing to have the contractor bid labor only in todays market. The contractor can refer the designer or work with the owner’s designs/designer and or choice of suppliers. On the other hand the contractor can provide full service as well.

I am a General Contractor besides a realtor. While I am not available until the fall, I would be interested in bidding this type of work along the I-8 and I-94 corridors. I am also glad to provide a sounding board for construction and real estate related needs to piggs under any circumstances.

RussellWalsh2003atyouknowwho dot com (yahoo)

[NotCranky]

A lot of people are choosing to have the contractor bid labor only in todays market. The contractor can refer the designer or work with the owner’s designs/designer and or choice of suppliers. On the other hand the contractor can provide full service as well.

I am a General Contractor besides a realtor. While I am not available until the fall, I would be interested in bidding this type of work along the I-8 and I-94 corridors. I am also glad to provide a sounding board for construction and real estate related needs to piggs under any circumstances.

RussellWalsh2003atyouknowwho dot com (yahoo)

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