How soon can I expect my installation?
Have your new counter tops installed in your home in just 5 to 7 business days from the day the template lay-out is approved.
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )
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What level of service should I expect?
Experience, knowledge and friendliness are requirements for all of our staff. We provide answers to your questions or concerns every step of the way.
What is the best product for my money?
No matter what natural stone you choose within your price range, our quality control department inpects each stone and will not pass on defects and flaws to the customer. "Discount" stone is often inferior quality. Your best bet is to choose high quality material within your budget. Basically, you get what you pay for.
Why choose granite counter tops over synthetic materials?
Granite has become today’s countertop of choice for home owners, architects, cabinetmakers, kitchen designers and contractors. A granite counter top is virtually impervious to abrasions, stains and extreme heat. Additionally, the inherent qualities of granite — its color, patterns and shades — compliment any décor. Your granite countertops will be unique. Granite is a natural stone and just as no two people are exactly alike, like wise no two granites are. The composition of minerals and the deposit it was quarried from play a large part in the appearance of all natural stones.
Does where my granite originates from affect the price?
Yes but very little, Prices are more affected by the supply and demand placed upon the quarry. You’ll find that red and blue tones are a bit higher priced than other colors due to their lack of abundance. You may ask us where yours originates from, since granite is quarried all over the world, including Africa, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Finland, India, Italy, Norway, Spain & USA just to name a few.
Will I know where my stone is from?
Yes, Ask us. Natural stone is quarried all over the world, including Africa, Brazil, Egypt, India, Italy, Norway and Spain. There is some very lovely granite mined in the United States and Canada as well. The northern part of the state of Georgia is well known for it's marble mines.
I've heard of "high movement" stone. What is it?
Sometimes called “movement” this is veins that swirl and change irregularly in granite due to the massive forces at work on it beneath the surface of the earth during the eons it took to form. “Movement” is also affected by trace amounts of other minerals such as hornblende, magnetite, hematite, pyrite, zircon, garnet and corundum. Many people find this flow of blending colors to be the most attractive and compelling quality about granite. All granite primarily contains Mica, Feldspar and Quartz.
Does granite need to be sealed to avoid staining?
We recommend the application of a sealer every 12-18 months to assure protection against any spills that may have sat on the countertops for a length of time. We provide our customer upon completion of the installation with a maintenance kit. We seal every stone surface upon completion of production.
Are all granite kitchen counters a high gloss finish?
No, there are several different finishes you can get; the highly polished finish is just the most popular. There is a honed finish that gives a matte finish and an “antique” finish which give leather like finish. These need more care as these surfaces is more porous hence more easily absorbs spills.
Is granite really scratch resistant?
Yes. Even if you cut directly down upon it in the course of normal, daily use, you will not mar the finish of your granite countertops. However we recommend using a cutting board to avoid blunting your knife.
Is it true granite won't chip, crack or ding?
We assure you it will not chip, crack or ding under normal use. Besides, the fabrication process is the most stressful on the stone, and if it doesn’t break at that point, it will not under normal use in your home.
What is granite?
Granite is a coarse grained, crystalline igneous rock primarily composed of Feldspar and Quartz. It forms from slowly cooling magma that is subjected to extreme pressures deep beneath the earth’s surface.
Is the use of marble considered a good value for the money?
Yes. An increasingly tight construction market, building owners, and home owners are turning to renovation and restoration of their existing properties. In that effort, many design and construction professionals are integrating high-quality and durable building materials into their plans.
Regardless of its finish or shine, marble creates an immediate impression of elegance. Today, the presence of marble anywhere in a residential or commercial property is a plus on any real estate broker's checklist. A marble foyer or bathroom makes a tangible contribution to the value of one's property.
Is it hard to care for a granite countertop?
Not at all, In fact, you’ll wish everything were this easy. Just use a common non-abrasive commercial product, such as a glass cleaner, to wipe it down to keep its finish shining.
What is marble?
Marble is a hard crystalline metamorphic rock composed mostly of calcite that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material.