Bamboo, known for its hardness and durability, is also one of the greenest options around. Rapidly growing and highly sustainable, bamboo is an ideal material for countertops and other food preparation surfaces. Teragren is the manufacturer of these bamboo countertops, as well as other work surfaces, flooring and panels. All their products are made of Moso bamboo, which is harvested at maturity every 5-6 years. (They don’t do it any earlier because immature bamboo is still too pliable, or “green” if you will, and can warp.) [click to continue…]
countertops
When you’re renovating your kitchen and have resale in mind, it’s not uncommon to receive the advice that you “have” to do granite for your countertops. I don’t know about you, but I hate being told that I “have” to do anything in my own home. [click to continue…]
There’s no doubt about it – concrete countertops look pretty fantastic. They’re not just for fans of industrial design and décor – concrete countertops can look earthy, warm, cool, rustic or modern. They can also be custom made in various shapes and sizes, are heat and scratch resistant and with certain treatments, cracking can be eliminated.
Those are the pros. The cons? They can be expensive if you turn to the experts. That’s why many with DIY knowledge, tools, space and well – balls – have attempted to make your own. [click to continue…]
