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Repairing Heat-Damaged Countertops
By Steve Graham | Post date: 05.03.2011
It is rarely a good idea to put hot pans directly on a countertop. Even though a manufacturer may claim a countertop is totally heatproof, this is often untrue. Extreme heat may cause everything from minor, easily repaired surface burns to virtually irreparable cracks or melting. Here is a quick guide to dealing with heat damage for various countertop...
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Countertop Materials, Ranked by Stain-Resistance
By Steve Graham | Post date: 04.22.2011
Most countertop manufacturers market their products as stain-resistant...
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Sealing and Maintaining Kitchen Backsplashes
By KMS Woodworks | Post date: 03.15.2011
Unlike showers and tub surrounds, most backsplashes are installed on regular...
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Sealing and Waxing Concrete Countertops
By Steve Graham | Post date: 09.28.2010
The first rule of concrete countertop sealants seems to be: don’t talk...
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The Health Risks of Granite Countertops
By Caryn Colgan | Post date: 10.15.2009
Granite is the most popular natural stone and countertop material not...
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Basic Repairs for Formica and Corian Countertops
By Tony Green | Post date: 09.02.2009
There are several different materials used in countertops, and each is...
