Cambria Everleigh Seams
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Cambria seams - what is OK?
Comments (6)There is nothing wrong with seams in the hands of a good fabricator. I have two on my Dynasty display and they are completely invisible. They are both the S curved "Euro" type seams, and the fabricator used the laser template system so it's absolutely perfect. I would have zero fears about doing the same in my personal kitchen. Parys is a color without much movement though, and the more movement a stone has, the more visible it becomes. That is not to say that it will be visible at all. Just more so than if the stone had less movement. The caveat to getting "perfect" seams is that it all depends on choosing the right fabricator. My fabricator is also the regional distributor for Cambria, and every bit of the product comes through his hands for the whole region. He is required by Cambria to maintain a certain level of annual training, and to provide great customer service in Cambria's own surveys. Cambria requires that for him to remain a distributor. I'd suggest finding someone similar in your are if you can. The second part of a perfect seam is cabinets and floors under those counters being perfectly level in all dimensions. If they aren't, then you may have to have a shim or two. It's not the end of the world if it's just a small shim, but if you've got major out of level issues, you're not ready for counters. Check it yourself, side to side, and front to back. The entire run. Especially around the L portions. That's where it usually bites. I don't have any closeups of the seams, but here you can't see them at all. Here's a closer shot of the small corner that DOES have a seam there. (I have to get closer than 18" to even see a shadow where the seam is located.) Let the expert do the job that his expertise suggests. Even if it involves seams. If your fabricator is good, you won't have any problems....See MoreCambria seam is too visible
Comments (5)You look at it and think... "Oh man that looks bad!" :-) It would be easier for us to decide if we could see a pic if it really is that bad. There are several specialists on here that are expert in this matter. There is even a thread dedicated specifically to seams. Plus any movement/patterns/designs of the countertop plays into the seam factor as well....See MoreCambria filler strip / seam issue
Comments (12)Fabricator here. Wouldn't be happy with this AT all. I would request for the owner of the company to personally make an appointment to view this job and see if it's up to "the company standard." My guess is it will not be once they're confronted. Like someone above said, Cambria is very choosy with their fabricators. We recently had a job where a customer wasn't pleased with the material, and Cambria personally sent a rep along with our install team to figure out the problem until the client was satisfied. Keep pushing until they get it right. The seams can be made MUCH tighter and lighter than that. It's sloppy work and you deserve much better, especially considering how pricey this material is. Honestly between all of the issues you've described, I would be expecting a redo on the fabricator's part....See MoreCambria Brittanicca Seam Question
Comments (10)Well. You are talking about a no seam slab , SLICED to halves to make stair rise and turns. A great seam? Of course possible...! But the GREATEST seam of all time is still not completely invisible. That is simply fact. It applies on any quartz, granite, quartzite, any solid surface. The "warnings" you mention, apply to veining match, particularly when used in a kitchen perimeter with a 90 degree turn. Veining match can in NO way be guaranteed. If you think perfectly aligned veining with a seam will bug you? We can't answer that. You have other options, but we don't know enough about the kitchen, other than the island is 86 inches long. We don't know the layout. We don't know if you have a SINK on the island, which would lessen the look of a seam. We don't know cabinets, or the look you are after. Options? Use a Corian/plain everywhere. ( invisible seams, easier fabrication ) Put the focus on a backsplash. Create a wood topped island..... We can't suggest without more information. We don't even know your windows. I can tell you how many of these come up the side of a building via lift, especially in Florida.KACHING$$$...See MoreJoseph Corlett, LLC
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