tgorse | February 26, 2010
Most material cost only fluctuates a few dollars per square foot. A
typical budget allowance is $60-80 per square foot installed
(material, fabrication, installation, sink, edging, demo). Factors
that affect the cost of your project are: Slab size, an intricate
edge detail, an under mount sink, radiuses, or other special
requirements.
tgorse | February 24, 2010
Most types of stones need to be sealed just after installation prior
to regular use and are very easily maintained after that. Stone
sealers are available at Wal-mart, Home Depot and Lowes.
Do you seal my stone for me?
Yes, we seal the stone as part of the installation.
Can I seal my own stone or do I have to [...]
tgorse | February 21, 2010
Yes. Granite generally withstands heat up to about 900 degrees F.
Softer stones can’t handle the heat like granite, so on those
surfaces, it’s recommended that you use a trivet.
tgorse | February 18, 2010
Yes, you can. Granite is a very hard surface though, and in most
cases it’s harder than the material your knife blades are made of, so
expect that you will dull your knives quickly if you use them to cut
on your countertops.
tgorse | February 17, 2010
Some materials come in both tile and slab. Slabs and tiles are cut
from different blocks, so chances are the color between the two will
be slightly different.
