JohnnyG, I totally agree, the old wooden/wooden laminate is very sad to look at, I was always a fan on stone, except the price! My other half also has been the driving force on forking out the mula. One thing I am shocked at is the level of professionalism in getting quotes and returning a call. I contaced about 5 diff companies, none got back to me with a quoute, only one did today, but I did get a place in Dublin who were proper business ppl. They took my number, took my kitchen deatils, gave me a quote in 20 minutes, and have organised a day next week when they will measure up. So finally! I feel for these ppl in the recession, as I would nt use any of them even if a 1000 euro cheaper lol, one thing I cant abide is unprofessinalisim (if thats a word ) especailly when it will be a feature in my home. Maybe a recession will teach some companies a little respect!
. Thank you all fro the mails, the help and info was excellent, steps off soap box.