Laminate Countertops – An Affordable Choice

Posted by Brakur Custom Cabinetry

Apr 30, 2014 1:10:00 PM

laminateWhat do you think of when you hear the word “laminate” when associated with kitchen countertops? Are you picturing your grandmother’s countertop post WWII, or a tacky green countertop that seems to have stepped out of the 1970s? Maybe you’re thinking of Alice preparing dinner on the Brady’s burnt orange countertops.

To all of those thoughts, we say this: First of all, the fact that your memories of laminate countertops stem back to many different decades just goes to show that the material has been trusted by families and businesses for many years. And, on top of that, forget your previous memories of what laminate looked like – it has come a long way while homeowners have been taking a hiatus to drool over granite and quartz. Technological advancements have done beautiful things for laminate countertops.

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What Are Solid Surface Countertops?

Posted by Brakur Custom Cabinetry

Apr 23, 2014 12:30:00 PM

brakur-countertopWhen you hear someone mention solid surface countertops for the first time, you may think the term is odd…because, well, isn’t every countertop surface supposed to be pretty solid?  Good point - but if you hear someone referring to solid surface countertops, they aren’t referring to granite, quartz, or any other natural countertop material (unless they’re mistaken).  Solid surface is a breed of its own. 

So what is it?  Solid surface is a man-made material that is usually comprised of a mixture of acrylic or polyester resins, marble dust, bauxite and pigments. Some of these popular manufacturer names may sound familiar to you: Corian, Staron and Hi-macs

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Quartz Tops – A New Leader

Posted by Brakur Custom Cabinetry

Feb 28, 2014 7:30:00 AM

Brakur-island-ref8Recently, we covered one of the leading runners in counter top materials to adorn your beautiful custom kitchen or bathroom cabinets, but granite doesn’t stand alone anymore. In fact, in recent years, the intrusive rock has developed some steep competition from one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s continental crust: Quartz.

Who doesn’t remember picking up a rock outside at some point in life and getting excited to discover it was actually a shiny treasure? The beauty of quartz is something that should be displayed – and what better place to do that than in your home?

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Granite - Is it Right for You?

Posted by Brakur Custom Cabinetry

Feb 25, 2014 7:30:00 AM

Brakur_cabinets_and_countertopHere at Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc., cabinets are clearly our bread and butter – but we wouldn’t leave you high and dry without anything to complement your beautiful cabinets. We also offer a wide variety of counter tops with installation services.

Through the years, one counter top material has proven to be desired by the majority – and while it has some competition lately from a similar counterpart (pun intended) – it is still one of the reigning champs: Granite.

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Topics: Kitchen Remodeling, Countertops

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Located in Shorewood, Il, Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. has been providing high quality locally manufactured cabinetry since 1965. Brakur is the largest manufacturer of custom cabinetry in Northern Illinois with a 100,000 plus square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and more than 80 employees.

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