I'm putting in new granite countertops as well as the downdraft cooktop . . . does it matter which I do first?
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Well you would want your granite to be cut to fit whatever downdraft stove you get. If you get the range first they will just cut the granite to fit your range.
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Looks like the Gourmet Chef kitchen has a better sink, with fun knobs and a deeper basin (from pictures it looks that way - I didn't get to see it in person). I probably still would have chosen the one we got for storage reasons, as there is a good space beneath the Creative Cookery model that is large enough for a basket of extra toys.
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I went with Brushed Nickel... looks great. Depends on how your coutertop and backsplash are colored.
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No, you have to order the strainer and the disposal strainer. Our plumber put them in when he did the other plumbing work. Blanco makes drains and strainers the match the silgranit. They make the bottom all one color.
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No countertop is needed. It pushes directly up to a wall. In fact, the oven vent is raised an inch or so above the back of the cooking surface, so if there were a countertop behind it, the vent would stick up and look a little strange.
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We put the narrow opening on the bottom. Personally I don't think it matters. It's personal preference. When installing, it's up to you to butter the tiles so they angle down to let the water run off. Also, make sure you "box frame" all around the niche and screw it in securely. you don't want your tiles to shift after the thin set dries. Hope this helps.
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I would not cut on it on purpose. But if you forget what you are doing and it happens, it won't show much. We've had our counter top film on for about a year now, and slight cuts/burns don't show very much unless you point it out. I think the busy granite pattern hides a lot of imperfections, such as any seams when installing.
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Absolutely, I installed two of them in my kitchen. I had a granite counter installer drill two holes cost me $100. I am extremely happy. You should know that the pros have the tools and the knowledge. Iis a lot easier to point than cut the holes yourself.
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I would guess it depends on the countertopI installed a granite countertop with an undermount sink
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That cooktop was installed in a rental unit we own. New tenants have lived there and no complaints from them via the stove. Someone else installed so I don't know about the alignment of the controls.
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We installed it to newly installed granite tops. Plumbers remarked about the weight so there several plumbers and the stone mason to help insure it was installed correctly.No issues but careful planning.
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Hello. If you can afford the 3, get it...if the other might be too small, why take a chance? You'll be able to use it more! By the way, ALL-CLAD "rocks"! You'll never be sorry for selecting that maker!!! Professional cook-ware!
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I did a lot of research on their site and found large pics to examine. It looks as if the countertop model does not have a lip to catch the hole in your countertop. Otherwise they do look identical. Iwas trying to save some cash too but decided to pay the extra and not risk having to return. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I've done both and was very pleased with the result. In fact, I like this better than my large Samsung convection oven.
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So did I at first. Start with the longest at the bottom and go up as the pieces get smaller. It is better if there is soneone else to help you hold it together while putting it together. Also, don't tighten the bolts completely because you may need to tap each level to make sure it is even and level where the two sections of each level fit together. I love it after I finally gotvit together. You will know if the sections are not level because your cookware will rock back and forth and not sit level. Good luck
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You need to separately purchase and countertop, sink, and faucet you might want on there. I pieced together a glass vessel and black granite and liked the outcome very much.
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None. Just make sure you have room under sink for specific model. Has nothing to do with hp