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Kitchen Concepts NW LLC

12518 NE Airport Way #125
4.62(
151
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•Approved Pro

Kitchen Concepts NW LLC

12518 NE Airport Way #125
4.62(
151
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
84 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com

"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."

Vernon D on April 2025

IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com

"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."

Vernon D on April 2025

PDX Custom Woodwork LLC

1601 Beavercreek Rd
4.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

PDX Custom Woodwork LLC

1601 Beavercreek Rd
4.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
57 local quotes requested

PDX Custom Woodwork is a family owned business. We have been building custom cabinets for 17 years here in Oregon. We are all about the quality of our work and making our customers happy. We design your future kitchen cabinets and make it a reality. We are very competitive. PDX Custom Woodwork has been building cabinets for Residential and Commercial. Stop by and check out our showroom! Feel free to give us a call and we can come out for a free estimate. Thank you!

"PDX Custom Woodwork ruined our house and wasted our time and money. We spent $62k for them to spend 6 months demoing and painting. We didn't hear from Lina for at least 3 months of this, only the occasional text from Manuel. Even at their best, they rarely communicated with us and it was like pulling teeth to find out what amounts of materials WE had to order, including our own carpet/padding and tile cement, which is not standard. They also never visited the site or had a project manager overseeing the work being done. We had to beg them to come to the property and that still only produced a monthly visit, at best. Their workers came mainly on weekends so it's clear they were prioritizing many newer projects over ours. Ultimately, they barely completed $20k in work- of which, none of those projects were totally finished- and have done about THREE TIMES that amount in DAMAGES to our property, bringing the total to around $100-120k. They gave us half our kitchen cabinet doors three months ago then kept telling us the rest were on the way. Though all of the built-ins we hired them to redo were demolished, they never fabricated the new ones. We paid for all our flooring materials ourselves, which is not an industry standard, and they had the audacity to ruin them FOUR times. We shouldn't have given them the benefit of the doubt when they said they'd fix it. The patterned carpet was cut at an angle on every single piece and they ripped up carpet in places they shouldnt have, leaving us to buy and replace even more of it. Their "painters" got paint on multiple stained wood doors (including the front door and sidelights) that we were keeping, as well as every kitchen appliance including inside our garbage disposal, and in ALL of our brand new outlets and on the light switches. They also ripped a knob off of our oven range, dented all the doors on our new fridge, covered our kitchen chandelier and living room ceiling fan with paint and damaged our brand new fireplace that they were supposed to wrap in stone for us. They washed their brushes in our bathroom sink and left paint in rooms not being renovated. They made changes to another contractor’s city-permitted work between inspections, and without telling us even when we were on site. We had to correct them on measurements multiple times because they couldn't do it accurately themselves. This was maybe 1/4th of the work we wanted to bid from them. We wanted to be repeat customers, do bigger renovations, and go the long haul, but Lina and Manuel made it impossible. Our home has been unusable for half a year with nothing to show for it. Most of the work, including the over-sprayed paint job, will need to be redone, because it's spotty, has rough texture and the ceiling got the wall/cabinet paint on it in multiple areas. They didn't even seal our tile or countertops, which were the only things we thought they had completed, but didn't. Instead, we have to now file a complaint and hire new contractors, that know what they are doing this time, to finish the job."

Jared G on August 2024

PDX Custom Woodwork is a family owned business. We have been building custom cabinets for 17 years here in Oregon. We are all about the quality of our work and making our customers happy. We design your future kitchen cabinets and make it a reality. We are very competitive. PDX Custom Woodwork has been building cabinets for Residential and Commercial. Stop by and check out our showroom! Feel free to give us a call and we can come out for a free estimate. Thank you!

"PDX Custom Woodwork ruined our house and wasted our time and money. We spent $62k for them to spend 6 months demoing and painting. We didn't hear from Lina for at least 3 months of this, only the occasional text from Manuel. Even at their best, they rarely communicated with us and it was like pulling teeth to find out what amounts of materials WE had to order, including our own carpet/padding and tile cement, which is not standard. They also never visited the site or had a project manager overseeing the work being done. We had to beg them to come to the property and that still only produced a monthly visit, at best. Their workers came mainly on weekends so it's clear they were prioritizing many newer projects over ours. Ultimately, they barely completed $20k in work- of which, none of those projects were totally finished- and have done about THREE TIMES that amount in DAMAGES to our property, bringing the total to around $100-120k. They gave us half our kitchen cabinet doors three months ago then kept telling us the rest were on the way. Though all of the built-ins we hired them to redo were demolished, they never fabricated the new ones. We paid for all our flooring materials ourselves, which is not an industry standard, and they had the audacity to ruin them FOUR times. We shouldn't have given them the benefit of the doubt when they said they'd fix it. The patterned carpet was cut at an angle on every single piece and they ripped up carpet in places they shouldnt have, leaving us to buy and replace even more of it. Their "painters" got paint on multiple stained wood doors (including the front door and sidelights) that we were keeping, as well as every kitchen appliance including inside our garbage disposal, and in ALL of our brand new outlets and on the light switches. They also ripped a knob off of our oven range, dented all the doors on our new fridge, covered our kitchen chandelier and living room ceiling fan with paint and damaged our brand new fireplace that they were supposed to wrap in stone for us. They washed their brushes in our bathroom sink and left paint in rooms not being renovated. They made changes to another contractor’s city-permitted work between inspections, and without telling us even when we were on site. We had to correct them on measurements multiple times because they couldn't do it accurately themselves. This was maybe 1/4th of the work we wanted to bid from them. We wanted to be repeat customers, do bigger renovations, and go the long haul, but Lina and Manuel made it impossible. Our home has been unusable for half a year with nothing to show for it. Most of the work, including the over-sprayed paint job, will need to be redone, because it's spotty, has rough texture and the ceiling got the wall/cabinet paint on it in multiple areas. They didn't even seal our tile or countertops, which were the only things we thought they had completed, but didn't. Instead, we have to now file a complaint and hire new contractors, that know what they are doing this time, to finish the job."

Jared G on August 2024

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Baurer Construction & Flooring

845 NE Cleveland Ave
4.91(
64
)
•Approved Pro

Baurer Construction & Flooring

845 NE Cleveland Ave
4.91(
64
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

Baurer Construction & Flooring—the same family owned and operated values since 1987. The mission of Baurer Construction & Flooring is to delight clients with high quality products, ideal designs, excellent installation, and a focus on customer relationships. Baurer Construction & Flooring is general contractor who specializes in flooring. We are based out of Gresham, OR, but we are happy to travel to serve our clients needs throughout the PNW. Discover personalized excellence with Baurer Construction & Flooring's custom consulting services. Whether it's a residential construction project or bespoke flooring solutions, our experts guide you from concept to completion. With a commitment to understanding your unique vision, we ensure every detail is thoughtfully incorporated. Baurer's custom consulting delivers precision, creativity, and spaces that authentically reflect your style. Let us bring your ideas to life with dedicated expertise and a focus on exceeding your expectations. From warm hardwoods to tile, our extensive range caters to diverse needs. With meticulous installation and a commitment to enduring quality, our team transforms your floors into statements of style and durability. Discover the timeless beauty of classic materials or the contemporary appeal of modern designs. With Baurer, each step is a testament to craftsmanship and sophistication, ensuring your space is elevated to new heights.

"Looking for a contractor for your remodeling job? We give John Wood five stars. We hired John Wood of JAW Construction to transform a building shell originally intended to be a shop for building trusses into a small house (officially an auxiliary dwelling unit or ADU) and are thrilled we found him. The job required skills that extended beyond new construction to include the insight, skill and craftsmanship of a highly experienced remodeling expert. He possessed these in spades. Beyond his own expertise, he has assembled a set of sub-contractors that are excellent craftsmen in their own areas of expertise. The job was doubly challenging given that for much of the construction period we were out of state getting our old home ready for sale. This also meant that an extra element of trust was involved. John sent us pictures of the progress, so that we could monitor from a distance. In addition, he was able to identify and rectify several flaws in our design. As with any large construction/remodeling project, there were some unexpected expenses that came up, but John worked with us to help limit cost overruns, sometimes foregoing profits. He was also always up front about the costs of the various components. Our new home is gorgeous and reflects his sharp eye for detail. We couldn’t be happier. In short, if you want a highly skilled, trustworthy, hardworking contractor for your large (or small) job, we highly recommend John Wood of JAW Construction."

John S on September 2022

Baurer Construction & Flooring—the same family owned and operated values since 1987. The mission of Baurer Construction & Flooring is to delight clients with high quality products, ideal designs, excellent installation, and a focus on customer relationships. Baurer Construction & Flooring is general contractor who specializes in flooring. We are based out of Gresham, OR, but we are happy to travel to serve our clients needs throughout the PNW. Discover personalized excellence with Baurer Construction & Flooring's custom consulting services. Whether it's a residential construction project or bespoke flooring solutions, our experts guide you from concept to completion. With a commitment to understanding your unique vision, we ensure every detail is thoughtfully incorporated. Baurer's custom consulting delivers precision, creativity, and spaces that authentically reflect your style. Let us bring your ideas to life with dedicated expertise and a focus on exceeding your expectations. From warm hardwoods to tile, our extensive range caters to diverse needs. With meticulous installation and a commitment to enduring quality, our team transforms your floors into statements of style and durability. Discover the timeless beauty of classic materials or the contemporary appeal of modern designs. With Baurer, each step is a testament to craftsmanship and sophistication, ensuring your space is elevated to new heights.

"Looking for a contractor for your remodeling job? We give John Wood five stars. We hired John Wood of JAW Construction to transform a building shell originally intended to be a shop for building trusses into a small house (officially an auxiliary dwelling unit or ADU) and are thrilled we found him. The job required skills that extended beyond new construction to include the insight, skill and craftsmanship of a highly experienced remodeling expert. He possessed these in spades. Beyond his own expertise, he has assembled a set of sub-contractors that are excellent craftsmen in their own areas of expertise. The job was doubly challenging given that for much of the construction period we were out of state getting our old home ready for sale. This also meant that an extra element of trust was involved. John sent us pictures of the progress, so that we could monitor from a distance. In addition, he was able to identify and rectify several flaws in our design. As with any large construction/remodeling project, there were some unexpected expenses that came up, but John worked with us to help limit cost overruns, sometimes foregoing profits. He was also always up front about the costs of the various components. Our new home is gorgeous and reflects his sharp eye for detail. We couldn’t be happier. In short, if you want a highly skilled, trustworthy, hardworking contractor for your large (or small) job, we highly recommend John Wood of JAW Construction."

John S on September 2022

Express Restoration LLC

1311 Northeast 134th Street
3.50(
2
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•Approved Pro

Express Restoration LLC

1311 Northeast 134th Street
3.50(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
17 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!

"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."

James P on September 2024

We offer all sorts of flooring installation, we install hardwood, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, tile everything and also formica counter tops. Express Flooring LLC is insured and bonded. We have been in business for 4 years as Express Flooring LLC, but our installers have over 20 years of experience all together. We stand behind our name as express flooring, we do the job fast, with quality. Not only do we offer installation, as well as all sorts of hardwood products, vinyl, laminate and formica products. We also install the product you provide. If you are doing a remodel, our team can help with making it easier by doing the demolition and installing your flooring, and countertop needs. We are also a general contractor, and are qualified to do residential remodeling. From start to finish, we will take care of every need you have. With quality, and express service, our crew will be in and out in no time! Our prices on all types of installations are competitive, and we work with your budget. We are an honest and reliable company that has grown fast in the last 4 years. We are well recognized in the Seattle area by Polygon Homes, Macadam Floor & Design, and other builders around the puget sound. We are fairly new to the PDX, but bring a lot of experience from a bigger growing city (Seattle). We look forward to completing your flooring needs, as well as helping you with all your remodeling needs!

"I got 3 bids on painting the interior of my home - all where wildly outrageous - Val cam in with a reasonable bid and did exceptional work. This was the best contractor experience I’ve ever had."

James P on September 2024

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OSPA Flooring Installation, LLC

450 NE 10th Avenue
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro

OSPA Flooring Installation, LLC

450 NE 10th Avenue
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

OSPA FLOORING INSTALLATION LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Pablo was great! Very clean and professional. The end product looks great too."

Oliver Y on August 2024

OSPA FLOORING INSTALLATION LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Pablo was great! Very clean and professional. The end product looks great too."

Oliver Y on August 2024

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MG Landscape & Construction

4413 Bren Loop NE
4.25(
4
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•Approved Pro

MG Landscape & Construction

4413 Bren Loop NE
4.25(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."

Merritt R on May 2022

Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."

Merritt R on May 2022

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Westside Building & Remodeling, LLC

5915 Northeast Alameda Street
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro

Westside Building & Remodeling, LLC

5915 Northeast Alameda Street
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Family Owned and Operated, A local company based in Portland. We offer a wide range of iron related services. Stairs, Rails (interior/exterior), Gates, Fences, Ballisters, etc,. We Design, Build from scratch and install all of our products. We offer a "full suite" service.

""They did a wonderful job. Very polite and clean. Not a single problem with them"."

Heywood J on October 2019

Family Owned and Operated, A local company based in Portland. We offer a wide range of iron related services. Stairs, Rails (interior/exterior), Gates, Fences, Ballisters, etc,. We Design, Build from scratch and install all of our products. We offer a "full suite" service.

""They did a wonderful job. Very polite and clean. Not a single problem with them"."

Heywood J on October 2019

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Sta-Built Construction LLC

1703 E 4th St
4.60(
87
)
•Approved Pro

Sta-Built Construction LLC

1703 E 4th St
4.60(
87
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
215 local quotes requested

At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to tailor your outdoor environment to align with your unique vision. Our ethos, "Vision Built, Reality Created," underscores our commitment to transforming your conceptual ideas into tangible realities. Engaging with Sta-Built ensures a seamless experience: Comprehensive Free Estimate: We provide a meticulous assessment, ensuring that our design proposals resonate with your preferences and the potential enhancements available. Flexible Financing Options: Recognizing the diverse financial needs of our clientele, we have many easy financing options. 15-year Workmanship Warranty: Our confidence in our craftsmanship is evident in our robust 15-year Workmanship Warranty, safeguarding your investment. We invite you to initiate your project journey with Sta-Built Construction. Contact us today at 360-338-0533 to know more.

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Dann K on November 2024

At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to tailor your outdoor environment to align with your unique vision. Our ethos, "Vision Built, Reality Created," underscores our commitment to transforming your conceptual ideas into tangible realities. Engaging with Sta-Built ensures a seamless experience: Comprehensive Free Estimate: We provide a meticulous assessment, ensuring that our design proposals resonate with your preferences and the potential enhancements available. Flexible Financing Options: Recognizing the diverse financial needs of our clientele, we have many easy financing options. 15-year Workmanship Warranty: Our confidence in our craftsmanship is evident in our robust 15-year Workmanship Warranty, safeguarding your investment. We invite you to initiate your project journey with Sta-Built Construction. Contact us today at 360-338-0533 to know more.

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Dann K on November 2024

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Elm Construction Services, Inc.

6807 NE 79th Ct Ste D
4.50(
6
)
•Approved Pro

Elm Construction Services, Inc.

6807 NE 79th Ct Ste D
4.50(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
929 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Elm Construction Services INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"prompt and profes"

Maryann F on September 2023

Elm Construction Services INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"prompt and profes"

Maryann F on September 2023

Hutson Construction, LLC

911 SE Miller St
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Hutson Construction, LLC

911 SE Miller St
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Scott Hutson is dedicated to providing customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Hutson Construction, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"If I could give Scott 10 stars I would. He did a beautiful job installing a new kitchen countertop with Wilsonart laminate. He was responsive to all my inquiries and was available sooner and with a better price than anyone else we contacted. He is a one man show, learned his craft from his father and takes pride in a job well done. The seams in the laminate are virtually invisible. We thoroughly enjoyed having him in our home and I would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Leslie L on March 2025

Scott Hutson is dedicated to providing customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Hutson Construction, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"If I could give Scott 10 stars I would. He did a beautiful job installing a new kitchen countertop with Wilsonart laminate. He was responsive to all my inquiries and was available sooner and with a better price than anyone else we contacted. He is a one man show, learned his craft from his father and takes pride in a job well done. The seams in the laminate are virtually invisible. We thoroughly enjoyed having him in our home and I would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Leslie L on March 2025

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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts

You most likely purchased a quartz countertop because it won't stain or etch like marble. However, etching can still happen depending on the quality of the quartz and whether it is repeatedly cleaned with harsh chemicals or exposed to acidic spills. Remember, while quartz is more resistant than natural stone, just like Superman when faced with Kryptonite, it is not indestructible.

The angle at which you cut countertops depends on the material, your intended outcome, and the location of the cut. For example, rather than cutting a straight 90-degree angle for internal corners, cut edges at a 45-degree angle to give a clean, professional look. For outside edges, most homeowners want squared-off sides, so 90-degree angles can make the most sense there. Because you want to get angles exactly right to minimize seams and eliminate the need for patching, be sure to measure several times before cutting and use the right equipment to get sharp, accurate angles.

Recycled glass countertops can last 10 to 20 years if they are kept clean and well-maintained. The exact lifespan depends on the binding agent used; acrylic is the most durable choice, while concrete may shorten the life of your countertops.

If you are building a laminate countertop from scratch, instead of buying premade laminate countertops, you can use particle board underneath the laminate. You will need to use a sheet of particle board for the substrate, along with four-inch strips underneath the edges. For proper installation, make sure that any seams are level and use a sander as necessary before installing the laminate.

Quartzite is more expensive than granite, largely because of its rarity. Granite is naturally more common. A granite slab generally costs $40 to $60 per square foot (excluding super-rare types), while quartzite slabs cost anywhere from $50 to $150 per square foot. 

With both materials, it’s usually more affordable to purchase stones that are readily available in your location. You may need to import other stones, which come at a higher cost.

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