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Darling Builders LLC
New to Angi

Serving Benson, VT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Working throughout New England, we specialize in customized home renovation and new construction from framing to finishing. Whether the project is a complete home renovation, a kitchen remodel, or a garden shed, we try to keep the project flexible and help clients realize the best version of their vision. Based out of our workshop in Vermont, we offer a range of services including framing, flooring, tile, finish carpentry, and more.

Rob Parker General Contractor
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Serving Benson, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

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"Rob and his team did a fantastic job transforming our house into an amazing showcase. Our project was a big challenge and involved extensive renovation on all three floors including plumbing and electrical. Rob's attention to detail and dedication to our project is very evident in the outcome. I would recommend Rob to anyone who has a major renovation in mind. Rob is a perfectionist and is a pleasure to work with. We cannot thank him enough."
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BKM
New to Angi

Serving Benson, VT and surrounding areas

We have been doing kitchen installations for the past 20 + years. We service the Albany area Saratoga area and all throughout Vermont. Typical demolitions and reinstallation will be accomplished in a two day time period. We pride ourselves on complete customer satisfaction.

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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts

Epoxy is the best sealer for concrete countertops. It fills in gaps, rough areas, and imperfections for a smooth finish and will usually last the life of the concrete. Other options include acrylic and polyurethane sealers, which protect the countertops from stains but must be reapplied every few years to maintain proper surface protection.

Concrete countertops should be sealed every one to three years, depending on the type of sealer used and the level of use your countertops get. For instance, hardworking kitchens will need yearly sealing. Sealing is important because it protects the surface from stains, moisture, and daily wear. Monitoring the countertop for signs of wear can help determine the ideal sealing schedule for your countertop.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

You should use glue and screws when installing butcher block countertops. Opt for a construction adhesive or wood glue applied along the top edge of your base cabinets. For added strength, install support brackets on the base cabinets, then secure your countertop with screws. Make sure you only tighten the screws to the point where the butcher block is snug against the cabinet and don’t overtighten.

There are many differences between solid surface and quartz countertops. Whether one is as good as the other will depend on what you value most in a counter. These two materials are nonporous, although quartz is more durable. Some people may prefer the look of quartz, although they’re both available in many different colors and designs.

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