Counters That Last a Lifetime, Installed in a Day by Granite Transformations
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After an unfortunate incident with a vintage slow cooker, Selena Blachford found herself needing to replace a scorched countertop. Thanks to her neighbor April Peterson, she already knew what to do next. April works at Granite Transformations and had shown Selena their products many times, and it was a quick and easy process to give her kitchen a new look and to make her counters accident-proof.
Selena’s countertops before Granite Transformations did their magic.
"I've lived in the house for 24 years," Selena explained, "We had the house built, so I had a part in how the kitchen looked initially. My desire was to not do a major change, but just to update what I already had." Granite Transformations specializes in this type of remodeling, by laying down a nearly indestructible new surface on top of existing countertops. And it's only ¼ inch thick! We joked that it's like veneers, but for your house.
Selena also loved that resurfacing the countertops was an environmentally friendly option. Most of the materials already in the kitchen remained, and countertops from Granite Transformations are 72% recycled materials. She was also happy that she didn't lose the use of her kitchen. "On the day of installation, they bring in pre-formed pieces in the exact measurements from when they were out here. From them pulling up and coming in to packing up and driving away, it was 5 ½ hours." That included placing a new undermount sink she chose to match the sharp new look.
The dust and disruption were minimal and Selena was able to have a normal workday in her office down the hall, which she was thrilled about. "I had some neighbors who had their kitchen redone. They moved out of their house, for two months!"
Selena’s countertops transformed in just a day by Granite Transformations.
After using an unsealed slab of granite as a temporary counter before the installation, she quickly came to appreciate how easy the new surface is to clean. While she was able to take advantage of a friends and family discount, Selena says she'd have done the update even without it. She didn't spend less, it ended up being a way to get a backsplash at no extra cost.
Even if you don't anticipate any kitchen disasters, Granite Transformations can prepare you with a surface that can stand up to anything that may happen and look great doing it. Back when I first talked to them I had a hassle-free time getting a quote from my own measurements via email, but their knowledgeable, experienced staff is available to consult with you now. You can also play with their visualizer for inspiration and to get familiar with their product options. Since you're probably cooking at home now more than ever, it's a great time to think about this easy, quick update option.
Granite Transformations
(425) 998-0124
Christopher Bragg works from home in Everett and loves walking, swimming, and cats. You can find him all over town, but only if you keep weird hours and avoid crowds like he does.
