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Originally Posted by rick-l
I wanted to see what stainless steel would look like so here is my prototype............
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Brilliant, good enough for commercial kitchens because it can be disinfected, good enough for the home. I love that look because I love practical and function.
One thing that has been used in bathrooms and now finding it's way into kitchens is glass counter tops. I have not seen them in a kitchen in person, but here is a link I found at random.
Glass Tops for Cool and Unusual Kitchen Designs from ThinkGlass - DigsDigs
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The tops have 1,5” thick or more and can be cut in any shape.
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A cast glass site at random below.
Cast Glass Counter Tops Tables - Glass Art Studio 2, Boston MA
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Cast glass is a process in which glass objects, or in this case slabs of glass for counter tops are cast by directing molten glass into a mold where it then cools to solidify.* This glass is kiln cast, or fused.
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I have seen artwork of sand cast glass that had a frosted matt to it, loved the look. However I suspect places of high wear would shine up and develop an uneven sheen (
just guessing). That sort of leaves the polished glass options of being more consistent.
The thing that disturbs me about most counter surfaces is that they are so cold to the touch. Outside of wood like butcher block which isn't' very sanitary there just are no options. The other factor is glare or sheen, a positive or negative depending on your natural and artificial lighting.
Here is another favorite of mine - soapstone, used to be affordable domestic quarried. Now told it is imported and expensive, the US quarries ran out and the South American stuff is way fancier, glass veining in it and exciting looking.
https://www.countertopguides.com/guides/the-pros-and-cons-of-soapstone-countertops.html
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The Pros and Cons of Soapstone Countertops
Soapstone Slab
Soapstone is natural stone material that has been used for centuries in countertops. It’s milky appearance gives it a rustic feel when compared with the urbane and elegant look of granite or slate. Many homeowners love the natural charm of soapstone. This information will give you a better understanding of what this material is as well as the strengths and weaknesses of soapstone countertops............
If you’re looking for a natural stone with an amazing amount of warmth, this is it.
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