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   Cole | Apr 01, 2002 10:08pm | #1

   A friend of mine did a granite tile countertop in his kitchen.  He used a sort of ogee profile that was granite also.  The problem was that they only came in 6" lengths, so there were alot of joints.  but if youre careful it turns out nice.  Although pricey.  I believe he purchased them at HD.

   Cole Dean

   Dean Contracting

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   Redfly | Apr 02, 2002 07:45pm | #5

   Thanks for the suggestion regarding the granite strips - I've used them on a couple of jobs and they look nice, but as you said, pricey. What I had in mind was making my own ogee-type molding by using a form and pouring some kind of concrete or concrete/resin mixture. But, having never done this before, I don't know what type of mixture to use, whether it needs rebar or fiberglas, etc. Any ideas?

   Thanks,

   Roger

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   JimLovatt | Apr 01, 2002 11:17pm | #2

   Hi Red, I cut granite strips for the counter edge on the last kitchen I did. Heres a picture. Good luck.

   so how do you attach a photo? vote me "YES" for the old breaktime format.

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   LisaWL | Apr 02, 2002 10:26am | #3

   Jim, I use "copy" and "paste" to put the link address into the post.  This software turns it into a link for you:

   http://www.geocities.com/jimlovatt/kitchen1.jpg

   "A completed home is a listed home."

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   JimLovatt | Apr 02, 2002 05:24pm | #4

   Thanks Lisa. We can't upload pictures from our home computers anymore?

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   Redfly | Apr 02, 2002 07:49pm | #6

   Jim,

   Wish I could see the pictures. Anyway, don't you need to polish the edges? Is that something you did yourself? I've done plenty of marble installations where I made my own edging, but I heard that granite is too hard to polish without special equipment - I was thinking of using a mold to pour some type of concrete or resin mixture to make my own edgings, but don't have any idea what type of mix to use or whether it needs reinforcement, etc.

   But, if I can cut and polish granite myself, maybe that is a better way to go.

   Thanks,

   Roger

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   nigelpratt | Apr 03, 2002 10:17am | #10

   yes you are able to polish the granite yourself.

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   Otterson1 | Apr 03, 2002 12:45am | #7

   I recently used 12x12 black granite tile for my kitchen counter top.  I am in the process of installing 1 7/16 x 3/4 Hickory trim for the edging with a natural stain.  The contrast bewteen the granite and the wild grain is striking.

   It is important to allow an expansion joint if you use wood, however.  I found that the manufacturer of the grout I used offers color matched caulk as well.  I held the tile back 1/8" (same as the grout lines) from the front edge and I'll fill the gap between it and the edging with the caulk when finished.

   Another possible solution.

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   Redfly | Apr 03, 2002 09:25am | #8

   Jesse,

   Thanks for the input - I'm trying to stay away from wood edging, due to the different expansion/contraction rates of the materials, which always seems to lead to cracks which lead to leaks which leads to marital discord.

   Roger

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   Redfly | Apr 03, 2002 09:27am | #9

   Pete,

   Thanks for the thought, never really considered metal, but leads to interesting possibilities......

   Roger

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   nigelpratt | Apr 03, 2002 10:19am | #11

   Good boy Pete.  Always acknowledge your weaknesses. But top points for the idea. You are on the right track.