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Your contractor's right. Don't do it. Ther...

2011-08-12T20:07:38.459-04:00

Your contractor's right. Don't do it. There's no such thing as a pure white epoxy that will match the material you spec'ed. If I had to do it over again, I'd have used a different material. The thickness you have in mind isn't possible with a quartz product. I'd either change the thickness or change the material to solid surface. There are finished photos on my site, just search countertops and you'll find it.

The only way we pulled off what we did was by paying for 4cm Silestone and not seaming anything. The cost of this job was around $17,000. We could have done it with thicker edges had we used a solid surface. It would have saves around ten grand.

Hi- I'm about to do a 7 1/2 foot bar with the ...

2011-08-12T06:54:55.239-04:00

Hi- I'm about to do a 7 1/2 foot bar with the waterfall edge on both ends. It's about 30" wide, and overlaps (literally "sits on top of") the island about 12" of that 30" width. It also extends in length about 15" beyond the length of the island. It is currently spec'ed to be 3 1/2 inches thick, with mitered corners, and the material chosen is the purest white from Silestone. My contractor says the seams and epoxy will show within year, and he doesn't think we will be happy with it. He is also very concerned About the weightload where the two waterfall edges meet the floor. My designer thinks his worries are unfounded. What suggestions can you give me, and what material would you use if you had to do it over again? Any suggestions youhave wouldbe really appreciated. Great project by the way- did you post any actual pictures of the finished room?

You are welcome, those kinds of complicated design...

2011-03-30T08:59:51.914-04:00

You are welcome, those kinds of complicated designs need a REALLY good fabricator. Left to do it again the only thing I'd change is the material. White Zeus from Silestone is an ultra pure white and it's an unforgiving material. It's nearly impossible to seam or repair it as there's not an ultra pure white epoxy on the market.

Thanks!

2011-03-30T03:16:02.018-04:00

Thanks!

I had the backs polished where they were visible.

2011-03-30T01:27:48.141-04:00

I had the backs polished where they were visible.

Paul, How did you address the inside of the quartz...

2011-03-30T01:22:53.141-04:00

Paul,
How did you address the inside of the quartz on the waterfall? The part that is visible to the eye...the unfinished side?
J

Definitely after the sleepless nights are over. Wh...

2009-11-24T23:31:07.101-05:00

Definitely after the sleepless nights are over. While I'm in the middle of something I think I want nothing more than to go home and crawl back into bed. But once they're coming together it's a whole different story.

"... my idea starts to take its final form. I...

2009-11-24T21:10:42.684-05:00

"... my idea starts to take its final form. I swear, I have the best job in the world."

Once the sleepless nights are over? A great thought for thanksgiving week, thank you.

I wouldn't go that far Brenda, but I'm gla...

2009-11-24T19:18:56.620-05:00

I wouldn't go that far Brenda, but I'm glad you did. hah!

The Egyptians and their engineering feats have not...

2009-11-24T18:14:34.834-05:00

The Egyptians and their engineering feats have nothing on you Paul. I hereby declare this to be the 8th New Wonder of the World! (Bernard Weber himself wud be impressed. He's not your client is he?)

-Brenda-

Thanks Nancie, but the real Taaa Daaaa comes in tw...

2009-11-24T11:31:40.935-05:00

Thanks Nancie, but the real Taaa Daaaa comes in two weeks when my clients gets back from Argentina. He hasn't seen any of this yet.

Well. All I can say is -- TAAA-DAAAA!

2009-11-24T11:23:19.805-05:00

Well. All I can say is -- TAAA-DAAAA!

Thanks Pam. Floating cabinets are a terrific effec...

2009-11-24T10:12:18.250-05:00

Thanks Pam. Floating cabinets are a terrific effect, you just have to do the math ahead of time. It's one thing to design a floating vanity, but a floating window seat? My head still hurts from figuring out how to spread the load so it could be structurally sound. The hidden supports in this thing deserve and award.

This is wonderful and you are so creative. I hope ...

2009-11-24T09:32:41.288-05:00

This is wonderful and you are so creative. I hope you will show us the finished project. Other designers have mentioned to me the popularity of 'floating' cabinets. Great job!