How are Marble and Granite Tops Fabricated and Installed?
Marble and granite surfaces should always be fabricated by skilled stone cutters and installed by specialists. In the fabrication shop, the stone is cut to size from slabs that average 4′ x 8′ for marble, and 5′ x 9′ for granite and 3/4″ in thickness. The front edge of the counter top is normally built up to 1-1/2″ by cutting and folding the 3/4″ stone to the underside, creating a book-matched edge. This edge is then epoxied and clamped to create a very fine seam that is virtually unseen. A shaping wheel is then used to accomplish specified edge details. (Full Bullnose, Half Bullnose, Ogee, etc.) Under-mount sinks are milled using stone routers which follow templates supplied by the sink manufacturer. Unique shapes and radius’ are achieved by using specialized equipment in the shop. All fabricated tops are delivered to job sites on designated installation dates. The installation crew requires 2-3 men due to the weight of the natural stone pieces. Granite countertops are placed using a
