The countertop for our master bathroom is actually fabricated from a slab of bamboo that we bought from Indigo, a green home supply store in Gainesville.
I promise to have an updated picture of the whole arrangement soon.
It came unfinished so I brushed on two coats of Waterlox Marine Finish. I expect it to be relatively long-lasting, though probably not as durable as the Caesarstone we chose for our kitchen.
Basically it’s just like how you would handle a butcher block countertop with an undermount sink. Bamboo is naturally more resistant to water compared to other woods (though bamboo is actually a grass)…
Check back for more updates after our Big Move this weekend!
Hi Damon: I love the bamboo countertop and will look forward to your thoughts on its use. The marine finish sounds like just the ticket.
I’ve recently been investigating Caesarstone. How do you like it? How does it compare in pricing to other options, generally speaking? In this market, I don’t want to renovate and become the most expensive house in the neighborhood.
My plan had been to use granite tiles on my kitchen countertops that are remnants from larger jobs and are cut down into squares from the scraps. I did that in my current kitchen and it worked out nicely (and is $5 a sf, not installed). The installation is basically tiling, so you add another $4 or $5 a sf. It’s a little more rustic than the solid pieces but I actually like it better, having lived with it for six years.
But in the last year since I was originally toying with the decision I’ve discovered some other sustainable options that are lovely too.
I look forward to watching your progress.
I have to admit (and I feel a little silly), I felt a tiny stab of disappointment in the “farewell” today. I’ve found the comments on DHD amusing and a great distraction from work and school.
Ah well, take care. I’ll stay tuned. g
Received this from the NYTimes today:
Stay tuned. We will be launching another house and home blog this summer.