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Carla Mastrangelo
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Inexpensive but upgraded counter tops

Carla Mastrangelo
  • Austin, TX
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hi,

I am interested in putting in new counter types that are currently cheap particleboard type material. I would like something either easy to prepare and install myself or something that wouldn't be exorbitantly expensive to have a contractor do. Thinking of butcher block tops but any other suggestions? Also, I'd appreciate any opinions about the cost to have this done by a contractor--the cutting of wood and installation. The project would be for a small galley kitchen and I'm located in central Austin.

Thanks!

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Jake Thomas
  • Residential Real Estate Agent
  • Grand Rapids, MI
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Jake Thomas
  • Residential Real Estate Agent
  • Grand Rapids, MI
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You can also get sheets of formica/laminate from Lowes or HD as that is about the cheapest being $30-40 per sheet. Why does everyone like butcher block? I think it looks terrible and requires maintenance. 

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