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Granite Countertops Questions & Answers

• Q. Are there other charges involved with the price listed?

• A. Yes: cut-outs and  plumbing are extra.

• Q: Who does the plumbing?

• A: Customer is responsible for plumbing. We can recommend one for you.

• Q: How long does the whole process take?

• A: 1 to 2 weeks. Actual granite installation takes 1 day.

• Q: What happens to backsplash?

• A: Backsplash sits on top of countertops and it'll be damaged.  You need to get a new backsplash. 

• Q: Can I view the slab?

• A: Yes, you can go to the slab yard and tag the slab.

• Q: What's the standard granite thickness?

• A: 2 or 3 centimeters.

• Q: Do cut outs like stove tops count when measuring for countertops?

• A: Yes. You buy a rectangular piece of slab.

• Q. Can I use the granite that remains from a sink or cook-top cutout?

• A.  No. There is usually no granite left over from a cutout. The granite for the cutouts is generally destroyed in the process of creating the cutout. Large diameter drills are used together with diagonal saw cuts to remove the cutout.

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