Friday, October 15, 2010

Steps To Follow While Buying A Granite Kitchen Countertop


Homeowners who are planning to get and install a granite countertop in their kitchens require following some simple steps when it comes to purchasing granite slabs.

The first thing that individuals need to remember is that granite is a creation of nature. There striations and marks can differ with the same granite slab as well as between two slabs. So when the time comes to buy granite slabs for the kitchen countertop, individuals need to pick from the real samples and not the small swatches. This way homeowners can pick the pieces that they like the best. Since granite is an expensive material. Homeowners need to compute the amount of material that they want for the kitchen countertop carefully. Based on the measurements provide by the homeowner, experts at the marble and granite countertop fabrication center will be able to assist individuals on the amount and size of materials required.

Most marble and granite kitchen countertop manufacturers will also send home a certified technician to confirm measurements and discuss the position of sinks, cabinets, and any seams. During this meeting, homeowners need to keep in mind those stoves, sinks, and cabinets must be in place before this visit.

Finally, to install granite kitchen countertop takes from 4-6 hours on average. Individuals from the manufacturer will make the granite slabs and install granite countertop.