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Help! crack in the granite slab - White Marfin

13 years ago

Hi,

We visited couple of stone yards over the weekend and liked a slab. We wanted to look at other slabs in the lot and the saleswoman told us that it was not easy to move that slab since there was a crack (1 foot from top, about 3ft wide), and it couldn't be lifted with their regular equipment.

She told us that when fabricating, this crack wouldn't matter because they will be cutting the stone below that level. We put our name on that slab and left, but I have few questions

1. The fact that there is a crack in that slab, does it suggest that there could be others, Or would rest of the stone be fine?

2. Should I ask them to show me a stone without crack and pick that stone?

Also I couldn't find much information for this type - white marfin. Its somewhat like this (from other stone yard). Which granite should I look at in the table that would be same?

Thanks

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Moz Tn
Original Author
13 years ago
Found a very informative thread by Buehl.
Stone Information and Advice
So looks like cracked stone is a no-no

Also the saleswoman showed their countertop in the showroom and said that a seam will be visible and will be felt with a finger. I don't know how to measure the seam, but it seemed too big. 1/4 mm maybe?

She was a very good saleswoman, Didnt hurry us or push us towards a particular slab, was helpful. The price is great too. But now I am not sure if should continue with them ..
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