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2018 Home Remodeling Trends in Orange County, California

5/8/2018

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Here are some quick thoughts on some of the most frequently asked questions of 2018 from clients in Orange County.
 
Q: Should I go with quartz, granite, or marble countertops?
 
A: Quartz is generally the best choice. It costs roughly the same as granite or marble to purchase and install. Performance-wise, it has none of the inherent problems associated with stone such as cracking over time due to fissures, pitting, discoloration, and required interval sealing. Marble in particular is a very soft material and simply cutting anything on it will mark the marble.
 
Q: What are the current trends in flooring?
 
A: We are being asked more and more to install vinyl flooring for two main reasons: (1) It is inexpensive to purchase and install, coming in at about half the cost of tile or engineered wood flooring and (2) It is waterproof so it can be used in just the bathroom or kitchen or throughout the house to give it a more consistent look.
 
Q: What’s best? Porcelain, marble, limestone, or travertine tile?

A: Porcelain tile companies have now achieved product finishes that replicate any natural stone at approximately one-third of the cost of any stone product to purchase with a similar installation cost. Porcelain tile has performance advantages compared to stone – it cannot be scratched and in the unlikely event it gets chipped, it can be repaired in place without removal.

Do you have any other remodeling or construction questions? If so, contact Bourke Construction at bourkeconstructionOC.com for a complimentary consultation.

About the Author: Ed Bourke has thirty-five years of experience in the construction industry, including 20 as the owner of Bourke Construction Inc., a full-service remodeling company located in Laguna Beach, CA. He has been consulted and quoted in a number of construction journals and articles.
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Sarah Smith link
10/1/2018 05:43:35 pm

For my eldest son's wedding anniversary, we would like to fund a kitchen remodel. His wife has always wanted a kitchen that functions better and has mentioned that she would like new countertops. Your information that quartz is the better choice when compared to granite and marble due to its low need for maintenance is wonderful. We will make sure to find a remodeling contractor who can help us source and install quartz countertops.

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Keith link
8/14/2019 06:53:10 am

Whoa! This is impressive. I leaned back in my chair a bit and was just sitting here pondering everything you said. Really cool.

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