Carlsbad, CA Granite Kitchen Counters

When purchasing granite kitchen counters, if you have never had them before, there is a process that must be followed to ensure a proper fit and your satisfaction. Before visiting granite fabricators, you must bring a sketch of your kitchen with you, taking note of where the appliances are that interrupt the lines of the countertops as well as listing extra counter space needed for built-in desks or kitchen islands. Get approximate measurements of the length and width needed as this will give you an estimate of the cost of the project.

The Next Step

Thinking about granite kitchen counters in Carlsbad or wherever you live, do you have any idea on the approximate color you want? If you want something that integrates well with the rest of your kitchen, bring a paint sample of the wall, one of your kitchen drawers and a piece of flooring if you have anything. These kitchen samples can help you with your choice of granite slabs that will be transformed into your countertops. The worst case scenario is you could take pictures or video of your kitchen and take them with you when you shop in Carlsbad for your granite options.

During your selection process for your granite kitchen counters, you will have the chance to choose sink styles (as holes have to be cut for them) as well as the edging. In addition, when given the choice, go for the 3 cm granite slabs over the 2 cm option. The 3 cm is all granite and thicker while the 2 cm gives the illusion of thickness because of the plywood sublayment underneath it covered by stone veneer strips.

Granite Fabrication Process

Once you have decide on the thickness, sink and edge styles, an appointment is made to remove your existing countertops so they can be used as a template in the granite fabrication process to size your new counters. Rather sophisticated CAD technology using lasers is used to evaluate your countertops to create a working model of what your granite ones will look like.

Workers use the software to create a thin vinyl template of the dimension which is then used to cut the specifications out of the granite. Before you know it, your granite countertops are cut and processed and ready for installation. When you order your granite, ensure that a permanent sealant is applied which will give it its stain, bacterial and scratch resistance.

Granite counters do have a price tag that is higher than other materials. However, consider that other materials do not have the resistance to heat, scratching, fading, staining and more. With other materials, one wrong drop, scratch or hot pan will have you replacing the entire countertop. By the time you replace the counters a second time you could have paid for the granite option and have been done with it. Consider your home as an investment, whether you are living there for the rest of your life or planning to sell it in the future. Don't skimp – get your granite kitchen counters and never have to worry about them again.