Granite: Risky and Costly

(above example from http://arttodifor.com/)





Granite makes for beautiful counter tops and back splashes, especially when paired with rich, solid wood cabinets. Unfortunately, as reported in the NY Times, it isn't always safe.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/garden/24granite.html?no_interstitial

For less cost and none of the risk, you can achieve the look of granite or marble with paint. You can have concrete counters made and installed, then have then stained or painted and sealed to achieve the same look that would cost thousands more. Alternatively, there are several products that can be applied directly over existing laminate (e.g., Formica) counter tops that give the look and feel of stone.

For those on a tight budget, existing laminate can be prepared to take a beautiful faux finish for a fraction of the cost of any other alternative. Give new life to your kitchen without the health risk. Let us show you how.

Custom Builds

Sometimes you just can't find the right plan, pattern, or piece to finish out your project. This cradle is an example of that. I've had occasion to build two thus far and several years later, they remain as sound as they were the day I finished them.

Elsewhere herein, you'll see a "tractor bed" as well as wood-top tables that were faux finished to assume the look of marble.