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Just curious, anyone who has considered or got a countertop made of concrete how it effected your home's resale. We are thinking of doing it, I love that dark stained polished look, but wonder if it will negatively detract from the house when it comes time to sell.
Of course, it's personal preference, but I would assume granite would help sell (assuming it's not pink!)) vs el cheapo laminate...just wondering where concrete lands in there.
EDIT: House is around 175k, open concept but needs updating 2005 construction
I would much rather have concrete than granite, and have looked into it a little bit, and it seems like it's a bit more expensive and harder to come by. Do you know a local installer? If so please post it or DM me, thanks!
I am selling too, and I think the smartest move is to look at the new model houses and make changes in that
direction.. The new construction decoraters are watching the buyers preferences very close..
If they go with granite, natural tiles, neutral colors so am I. They are using new/deeper & more interesting
colors on the walls now..
It's easy to go online and search the realty sites for new homes & look at the photos to see the colors/materials & decor.
How soon are you seling??
That would make a difference for me on whether I did what will resell or what
I prefered.
I think if you're selling soon and your house is anything but a "modern" style, you might want to stick with granite. There are so many varieties. You can buy it in styles that resemble concrete, if you like.
Also, look at homes in higher price brackets. They usually debut more cutting edge stuff in model homes at higher price ranges. Look at several from different builders.
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we moved into our house last August. We did an unhoned granite. I think it is unhoned anyway. Its not polished which makes it look more like stone. I put a picture above for you to look at. I dont know if it will show.
I would much rather have concrete than granite, and have looked into it a little bit, and it seems like it's a bit more expensive and harder to come by. Do you know a local installer? If so please post it or DM me, thanks!
I don't know a local installer, haven't gotten to that point yet...if I end up doing it I'll post back!
One thing I like over granite, is the concrete's ability to be custom...
Google "Concrete countertop drain" and look at the images, they have a built in drain for washing dishes, that is pretty cool.
I think if you're selling soon and your house is anything but a "modern" style, you might want to stick with granite. There are so many varieties. You can buy it in styles that resemble concrete, if you like.
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I agree. It's weird to me when you see a house with an ultra-modern finish and the rest of the house doesn't fit it.
Eh, that sort of thing doesn't appeal to me - way too permanent. I can't see giving up that much counter space permanently. When I have people over I can throw my dish drainer under the counter and be done with it. And I seem to remember when I did Silestone in my NY house you could have the same thing done. Along with trivets, cutting boards, outlet plates, ad nauseum.
I agree. It's weird to me when you see a house with an ultra-modern finish and the rest of the house doesn't fit it.
Yeah. It's bad enough that pretty much all houses here lately are "transitional" because nobody knows what to call them.
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