Comments on: Teal Quartzite Counters Finally Installed

By: Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse

Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:42:13 +0000

Unfortunately the supplier is sold out of this stone. But if you Google “”Portomare Quartzite” you might find a supplier close to you with stock. It can sometimes be very densely colored, so you may be surprised at how much if varies from block to block!

By: Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:01:51 +0000

Beautiful. Where did you buy the teal and white countertops? I love them.

By: Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse

Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:51:51 +0000

In reply to Tyler.

Oh wow, the stones you must see! I’d honestly love to work in the field. I bet the stone you install in your house will be incredible.
Luckily, I got my stone counters replaced and they look stunning. The update is here.
I had a different company get it in and they did everything so perfectly. It took, like a year, but it’s been such a relief because this situation stressed me out more and more lol.
Thanks so much for your comment – so nice to hear from someone in the trade!

By: Tyler

Tyler — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 23:39:55 +0000

This is absolutely my favorite stone. I work in the granite department and I install granite countertops. My favorite job was this color so much that I’m doing it in my house. In my trade I am surprised how many people do not know how to read a tape measure, which probably explains the cardboard template. The overhang difference is probably the result of the cardboard templates. It could have gotten wet or bent up, and that would cause your seam cut to not be correct and have more overhang on one end than the other. Now the hole for the faucet is unacceptable. I don’t know how you messed that up. I tell people all the time these people are paying a lot of money for their countertops so of course they are going to be picky. If you pay $30,000 for a brand new vehicle and the tires flat are you going to be mad and want it fixed? Whatever it is you do take pride in it. This product draws you in though so you will definitely become blind to some things. Love the kitchen!

By: Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse

Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:04:33 +0000

In reply to cathie.

Thank you for saying that Cathie! I appreciate it! And I think you’re right – when it’s done and decorated, I think there will be a lot to look at and these little issues will blend into the background.

By: Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse

Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:03:43 +0000

In reply to Ann Bayfield.

Thank you! I’m very pleased with my design choices so far, so it’s so nice to hear you like them too. If that faucet can get centred, I can forgive the other problems haha. I’ll know soon enough once it’s delivered. I’m almost too nervous to try lol.

By: Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse

Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:02:02 +0000

In reply to Miss Boots.

Thank you! I think you’re right – it’s so new, I’m focused on this one element right now. And I keep saying to myself it could have been a lot worse!

By: cathie

cathie — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 23:01:17 +0000

Its stunning. Don’t sweat the installation issues (although that’s easy for me to say). The only focus will be on the counters themselves and once you get all your countertop items back – cutting board, cannisters, etc. it won’t matter and no one will even notice. So far everything is looking just lovely.

By: Ann Bayfield

Ann Bayfield — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:13:27 +0000

Tanya, I love your counter and kitchen renovation. You have put so much thought into every little detail. No matter the small problems, I’m glad you didn’t reorder with the hopes of finding another piece with such dramatic veining. As the comments previously said, you’ll not notice the small things. Unfortunately I’m like you and if the faucet can’t be centred it would drive me bonkers. If you look at the kitchen as a whole it is drop dead gorgeous. I love your choice of backsplash. When all is said and done, all will be well.

By: Miss Boots

Miss Boots — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 19:28:50 +0000

The countertop is gorgeous and I love the tile you have chosed! It’s so frustrating when contractors mess up – they’re supposed to be pros! I don’t think their mistakes will be glaringly obvious once everything is in place, though. In my experience, you don’t even notice them after you live with it for awhile. I hope that’s the case for you!