Stone experts: What's up with quartzite?
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X post: stone experts: long post: clause in contract standard?
Comments (1)See here's the deal as I see it: Everything they wrote in true. Stone is natural. It has fissures...inclusions...it comes in varying thicknesses. Those things in and of themselves are not flaws in natural stone... ...until that stone is made into a countertop. Then they become flaws. Inclusions and fissures weaken slabs. That's why you see quite a few "flawed" slabs being resined. Granites are usually filled with epoxy resins, marbles with polyesters. The resin fills the fissures, can fill the inclusions, and the process turns a flawed weak slab into a less porous, stronger material. I think I'm getting off track though, so back to your clause. The part that really irks me is "...pieces may not match seam to seam due to movement of color and thickness of material. Also that material thickness can vary up to 1/4"." If they put a period after "...due to movement of color" and left it at that I'd still be suspect, but I'd be okay with it. Sort of. Pieces may not match seam-to-seam due to movement...yeah, I can see that a little. But you'll have that a bit under control by seeing the slabs yourself. Pieces may not match seam-to-seam due to thickness...followed by: Material thickness can vary by up to 1/4 inch...they are essentially asking you to approve an installation that could possibly have a 1/4" height differential. I have to say that marble, I really don't think it difficult to work with. While I've sized slabs and done simple edging on marble slabs, I've never had a problem working or installing the material. And I've done master baths in near 100% marble. If you want marble, go with marble. Make them install what you want. The fact that they tanked your first install seems more due to careless worksmanship than due to flawed material. If you were willing to go to the added expense of having someone repair your flawed deck, consider having the company you're now involved with provide you with replacement slabs of marble, but you hire a new fabricator to do the new fabrication and installation....See MoreCounter experts, is this a flaw in the stone or in workmanship?
Comments (94)Slabs at times loaded in ocean containers have spent time outside.(wet) Then loaded in the container braced with wood dunnage for safe transport. The time spent in the container can be up to a month or more. I think Trebuchet is right on the money. Peroxide(30-40% volume) is a very effective poultice for organic stains, It can be a little tricky to work with and you must be mindful of safe handling and use procedures. Stain removal takes patience, persistence some knowledge and a bit of luck....See MoreExpert Advice Needed for Quartzite Slab!
Comments (1)Try calling MB Stone Care. I've attached a link below. They make and sell stone care products and are very knowledgeable and helpful. Here is a link that might be useful: MB Stone care...See MoreExpert Countertop Stone Help needed
Comments (5)I can see why you fell in love with this. It's beautiful. Hopefully, someone who has taken a chance with quartzites that are more fragile will have some advice. How risk aversive are you? I am highly risk aversive, so I would never choose something, no matter how much I liked it, if I had to sign a waver like that... although maybe for something not so permanent or expensive if I really loved it. Hope someone here can help you with more information on which to base your decision....See Moremona76
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