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When selecting bathroom sink cabinets and door hardware, make sure you match
period cabinets with period style knobs and pulls. You can sometimes find
antique type of knobs you may be looking for at flea markets. Knobs for your cabinets can be $3 to $5 each, and some can run $20 or more each, perhaps creating a problem for your budget.
For your bathroom vanity cabinets countertops, you have several options. You can choose from laminates, ceramic tile, wood, composite materials or solid surface materials such as stone, stainless steel or concrete. Laminates, composite materials, solid surface materials and stainless steel are more susceptible to scratches. However, composite or solid surface materials can be repaired and replaced very easily. Stone countertops are beautiful and durable, but they can stain easily and are expensive.
Ceramic tile is
most commonly used countertop surface. It is durable and you can select from a wide variety of sizes, colors and textures. However,
grout used between
tiles can stain and
tiles can have irregular surfaces. Wood surfaces are beautiful but can stain or mildew if not maintained well. Concrete is a durable and heat-resistant countertop surface, but it can discolor or crack.
Whether upgrading an existing bathroom or planning a new one,
bathroom is one of
best home improvement investments you can make. You, your family and guests will enjoy
bathrooms in your home every day. And should you ever sell your home, attractive and functional bathrooms add to
desirability and to
selling price of your home. Before you buy, read as much as you can on choosing
bathroom vanities online or in stores that will be
best for you and your bathroom. Learning as much as you can will be time well spent.
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