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Kitchen bar counter need help choosing material

Sandra Harris Snyder

8 years ago

In my kitchen I had granite installed on both counter tops and back splash. My island seats four and the light paint used throughout the kitchen is also under the counter. Already it is scuffed by shoes kicking wall. W

hat materials would work to reduce wear but look good with my granite?

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8 years ago
Could you attach a piece of clear acrylic sheet over it?
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