Please Help-Cambria Torquay Installation Disaster
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Does a marble backsplash work w/ Cambria Torquay
Comments (22)I realize this is a late posting, but just in case in might help anyone, we just finished our kitchen remodel and the backsplash we used with the torquay was a white staggered mosaic opaque glass tile. The tile ended up with a grayish edge after grout was applied (see photo of sheet of the tile). That surprised us but it worked since it complimented the Torquay. I looked at backsplash tiles for a year and a half, including marble subway tiles, but always had trouble trying to find the right shade of white. We're very happy with our results. BTW, those are 20+ year old pickled cabinets that I didn't want to give up! This post was edited by bird2 on Sat, Feb 8, 14 at 8:06...See MoreCambria Torquay with either Bellingham or New Quay
Comments (11)Ha! tour-key sure sounds like turkey, so I'll keep pronouncing it Tor-kay :) Jackie54016 - Most people who come in to our home love the countertops and island and ask if they're marble. (Obviously not GW-ers!). My mixed feelings are due to mistakes on my part, things I'd do differently 'next time'. 1) Seams are getting dirty (no way to do an island our size without seams). 2) Not crazy about the simple edge I picked 3) The pattern is too monochrome / not enough movement in some places. 4) Our cabinets are a creamy white and Torquay looks better with a whiter white. On the plus side, 95% of the time, I'm very happy with it and LOVE how reflective the surface is. I can do pretty much anything to it and with the exception of the seams, there has been no staining or etching. Some slabs definitely have more 'movement'' than others. I'd insist on looking at them and waiting for the right slab(s)! Here is our island: Do you have an inspiration picture or pictures? Please post and solicit input on identifying the elements in it, which make it work. Then, we can answer which surface might be best. I'm linking to my reveal, if you're interested in seeing more pictures. There have been more than a few threads on Torquay, so definitely google them too. Here is a link that might be useful: More pictures of kitchen...See MoreMy new cambria torquay vanity... not loving it
Comments (25)This is the part of the warranty that covers resin pooling: Color blotches are intended and designed into many designs to enhance the natural beauty. Samples are small select cuts from a slab; they do not exhibit all the characteristics of a design and therefore are not fully representative of what will be installed. Product will not be replaced due to these variations. Blotches=resin pooling. Blotches should not equal the entire design of a slab. Does your counter "exhibit any of the characteristics of the design", which in Torquay's sample is spidery, swirling lines? Or are those thick gray lines on a pure white background? When I purchased quartz three years ago and compared warranties, Cambria specified the allowable resin pooling to be the size of a quarter or less. They didn't have Waterstone then, and since then they've removed that stipulation. It seems anything goes now. I wanted New Quay for my vanity but I know they can't control the process to produce a consistent product. AAMOF, the design center happened to have two samples of New Quay and they didn't even look like the same pattern. The company that distributes and fabricates Cambria in the PNW and Canada is Floform. They are in seven northwest states and six Canadian provinces--huge company. They also fabricate granite. You most certainly can look at your slab--if you want to drive to their distribution centers. Otherwise they email you a photo of your slab templated. Not good enough for me....See MoreCambria Torquay question!!!
Comments (6)Hello, Thank you for considering Cambria Quartz! We'd be happy to answer some of your questions! Cambria always recommends using a hot pad or trivet when placing warm or hot items on the countertop. All stone surfaces (including marble, granite, quartz, and Cambria) can be damaged by sudden and/or rapid change of temperature, especially near the edges as well as direct and/or sustained hating of the top. Cambria may not withstand the direct transfer of heat from pots and pans and other cooking units such as electric frying pans and griddles, and some crock-pots or roaster ovens and heat lamps. Cambria's non-porous and non-absorbent surface is resistant to staining and eliminates the need for any sealing. Its nonporous surface also greatly reduces the potential for bacterial growth from food and liquids absorbing into your countertop. Any other questions? We'd be happy to help! Please call us at 1-866-CAMBRIA or by emailing us at CustomerService@CambriaUSA.com. We'd be happy to answer any additional questions you may have....See MoreMizLizzie
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