We just finished getting granite installed in our new kitchen and I am IN LOVE!!! I cannot believe what a great deal we got and what a difference it makes in our home. We previously had laminate counters that were beginning to lift because there was a small leak around the sink... I was not TOO sad to see them go so I could get granite!!! And of course... ended up getting a new silgranite sink, tap, and back splash... Here are the before and after photos :D
P.S. If you are looking to get granite done- this guy came in $1800 cheaper than ANY quote that we got and had it finished in 4 days time as the other companies all quoted me 35-65 days!!!!... His name is Bardhyl and the company is Alba Granite. albagranite@shaw.ca 403-617-2117
BEFORE
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| Our house is only three years old so nothing looks old by any means... The lifting occurred right behind the kitchen taps and was a big bubble that is hard to see in this photo. |
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| Take note of the back splash and length of the counters in this one! |
AFTER
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| What a difference!!! Love how the granite lightens up the kitchen and the funky back splash which cost me a fortune but I LOOOOVE IT! AND the extended counter!!!! |
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| Love this new back splash!!! Its a mix of stone, granite and mosaic glass. I like how our granite guy did the four inch piece at the end of the extended counter as well. |
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| This is the little space between the fridge where we have a TV so I can watch cooking shows while I cook or eat my breakfast. |
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| The island is SO much bigger.. It's longer and wider. But the best part is the UNDER MOUNT SINK! OMG what a DIFFERENCE! There is so much counter space and you can actually just wipe crumbs right into the sink and not have a skanky lip that gets all grody. I also really like our new brushed nickle tap. Silgranite sinks are 80% granite and are the most scratch resistant sinks on the market. They also are not affected by hot pans, knives, stains or smells. I found one on Kijiji for $360!!!! They are anywhere from $700-1100 online or at Home Depot. |
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| The counter extension has given us SO much more counter space!!! It makes a HUGE difference. Now I am thinking of getting a stainless, blue-lit beverage fridge for underneath it.. Other options are a wine rack or even another cabinet! |
Give Bardhyl a call if you are thinking of getting some granite done! He also did our ensuite bathroom INCLUDING a new square under mount sink for only $500!!!! WOOOOOO!
