Thursday, June 13, 2013

Why People Opt For Granite Countertops Austin TX

By Mara Boone


Everyone is different, and everyone has their own ideas about what makes an ideal kitchen. As a consequence people will often design their own kitchen to reflect their own tastes and ideas. They will have spent time deciding on just the right cabinets and doors. Unfortunately this individual design flair runs into problems with the work surfaces. This can be solved by contacting granite countertops Austin TX.

These are the leading place to go to if you are looking for bespoke stone work surfaces. They will check out your new cabinetry and ensure that it will be strong enough to support the weight. If not they can suggest areas where it would be wise to add strengthening pieces.

They will accurately measure your kitchen, to determine how much stone is going to be needed. This is your chance to say whether you want it all in one piece, or if you will be wanting to use jointing trims. These trims do make it easier should you ever decide to remodel your kitchen at a later date.

The longer the counter length will also mean an increase in the thickness needed to give additional support to the stone. The client should have an idea about how far the edge will protrude beyond the cabinet faces. If it goes beyond a certain point, extra support pieces will have to be incorporated.

Stone cutting is not an easy task to perform. The measurements really do have to be that precise, there is much to be said for the old adage, 'Measure twice, cut once'. The people having the remodeling work done should be definite as to the positioning, and type, of their intended sink unit.

With regards to the positioning of the sink, don't forget about the splash back. This can also be made from the same stone as the work surface. This further enhances the uniqueness of your new kitchen, and it ties in very nicely.

Choosing a stone counter is not a decision to be rushed, there are various aspects requiring careful thought. A startling one involves the color, many think that the option is just a uniform stone color. A vast range of shades and hues are available, from dark to light, and the markings within the stone itself are what helps give it character.

Also when selecting your stone have an idea about how you would like the finished edges to look. This is a task that can not be carried out by the average workman. There are a number of options available to you, and the stone yard will be able to show you examples of each.

One of the best points with using stone work surfaces in your kitchen is their durability. They will never wear out, and the polished surface is always pleasing to the eye. It is a natural material and will feel cool in the summer months and warmer in the winter.

Looking after a stone working surface is a simple process. One that granite countertops Austin TX are quite happy to guide their customers with. Every so often the stone will need to be resealed, but for the rest of the time soap and water works just fine.




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