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Granite is really tough, looks extremely elegant, is available in attractive shades and adds immense value to your kitchen. You have plenty of varieties in granite in various price ranges. You can go for a simple, plain shade or even choose a vibrant shade that has inherent grains on it that make the granite look truly classy. The market is full of attractive granite slabs of different shades with lovely inherent grains on them. If you want to choose a countertop that compliments the decor of your kitchen, please go ahead.
The grains and colors are purely your choice.
From my experience, granite countertops really take the cake, as they are truly tough and very easy to clean. If something falls or spills on it, just wipe it with a clean cotton cloth or a tissue, the granite starts gleaming again. Of all kitchen countertops, I have personally found granite countertop the easiest to clean and keep up. Granite countertops can last you a life time with proper care.
Always make sure you understand the policies and charges before starting service with any granite company.
Things to keep in mind:
Most of this page is geared towards granite but will apply to most types of countertop installation such as marble, quartz, laminate, concrete, tile, stainless steel, wood, and other solid surfaces.
You will want to read the following to have a good understanding of what you need to know before you start your granite countertop job. This applies to new construction as well as remodeling.
Benefits of Granite
Granite will add value to your home.
Granite is very strong and durable, it will easily last a life time.
Granite is natural, not man made so you don't have to worry about what types of chemicals it was made with.
Granite will improve the beauty in your home and you can find just about any color to go with your décor.
Granite is very easy to maintain with little up keep.
You can have fluting done to the granite near the sink so the water can drain back into the sink from your clean dishes. This is great for drying wet dishes.
Granite remains cool for pastry work.
Granite is now more affordable then ever.
Basic Charges For Granite Countertops.
Sink cutout, under mount sinks normally have an extra charge. Note: Most granite fabricators include up to three holes for the faucets. Extra holes may be an additional charge.
Other cut out’s such as cook tops in the granite, etc.
Standard granite backsplash height is usually 4” tall. Be sure to find out if the granite backsplash is included in the quote.
Full height granite backsplash will be an extra charge. Normally priced by the square foot of the stone.
Special edging for the granite is usually an extra charge. Some special edging types are as follows. Half Bullnose, Demi Bullnose, Full Bullnose, Ogee, bevel, waterfall and the chiseled look edge. These are just some of the edges they offer. Each company will have other special edges they can offer. Usually company’s include basic edging for the granite in the square foot pricing. The basic granite edge is a flat edge (aka. eased edge). To see Granite Edges Click here
Before you have a contractor come out and take measurements.
I suggest you take your own measurements. This way you will have a rough estimate on how many square feet and lineal feet your current countertop has. To find out the benefits of measuring your own countertop Click Here.
What to have ready when your granite contractor is out to measure for your granite countertop.
Have your new or old sink ready for them to take measurements. Most granite companies will cut out sink/cook top holes in shop before they ship them out to the house.
Have your plumbing fixtures ready (sink faucet, soap dispenser, etc.) at the time of templating. Determine the position of each so your granite contractor knows where to drill the holes.
Have your cook top for them to take measurements.
If you have a range you will need to have it there so your granite contractor knows what size the range is so they can have the new granite countertop come as close to it with out touching it. If you can’t have it there for them, look in the owners manual or online for dimensions.
If you have a refrigerator you will need to have it there so your granite contractor can account for the measurement. This way your new granite countertop comes as close to your refrigerator with out touching it. If the refrigerator is unavailable look in the owners manual or online for dimensions.
Things to have done before the granite countertop installers arrive.
Remove your pets from work area.
Remove all items in base cabinets prior to installation, so you don't have to clean you dishes after the installation.
The installation and finishing of granite countertops can create dust, cover or remove any items that would be affected by dust.
As a general rule the installer keep their work boots on for their safety so cover your floors to help protect them.
Things to look for when they are installing your granite countertop.
Make sure all the holes are drilled for the faucets for the under mount sink.
Does your cook top, range, sink, refrigerator fit properly.
Make sure they attach your dishwasher back to the granite countertop.
General information about granite.
Make sure you understand and follow all the local building rules and codes.
All new building projects are unique and all situations cannot possibly be covered in these guidelines.
A 1” to 1 ½” over hang is the standard over hang for kitchens, bathrooms and bars. This will give it a nice look while letting you open your cabinets underneath. To get a feel for the difference between 1" and 1 ½" you should place a piece of granite or something similar on top of the cabinet. This will allow you to open and close your cabinet drawers to get a feel for when your granite countertop is in place.
Since granite slabs are big, most granite companies do not hold your actual stone in their shop. Most granite companies will send you to a main supplier where you will actually look at the stone and put the stone on hold for your fabricators to pickup. Note: You will not discuss prices or how the job will be handled with their supplier, the supplier is only to supply you with your stone. They can answer questions about the granites durability, color matching, and what is the best stone for your house.
Granite comes in two thicknesses, 3/4 inch, 2cm and 3cm, 1 ¼ inch. Both are great to have and what you choose will depend on what type of look you want in your home. I suggest that you look at both thickness before deciding on which granite to purchase for your home.
You can have the ¾ inch granite laminated to make it look as if it is actually 1 ½ inches thick. This can be a very nice look in your home.
Granite is solid and very heavy, one square foot of granite can weigh between 12 to 25 lbs depending on the thickness of the granite and the color (The darker the granite the heavier it is usually). This alone makes it necessary to have professionals install your granite. Granite can be very fragile if not handled properly and break. Once the granite is installed it is very hard to break, unless it is not installed properly.
When the granite contractor is fabricating your granite countertops, they will have pieces left over from the sink cutout and cook top cut out. It is a good idea to ask for those pieces. Store them in a safe place for later. Why? You now have a few pieces you can take along with you to the store to match colors with.
Under mount sinks are very nice because you can wipe all the debris from the countertop right down in to the sink with a garbage disposal. This makes cleaning your granite very easy.
Granite is made by mother nature, your granite countertop is truly one of a kind. No matter what kind of granite you select for your kitchen countertop, you will have a gleaming and long-lasting granite surface to cook on.
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Once you have installed granite countertop that does you proud. You can rest assure that your granite countertop will last a life time with little effort.
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