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Anyone used prefab granite?

15 years ago

After getting back some very high quotes for my original slab granite selection, I'm starting to take a look at prefab granite. I was pleasantly surprised by the selection available and the savings is significant.

Other than the limited selection of colors and edges are there any downsides to using this? It seems like they do all the cutting on site instead of templating ahead of time. Does anyone have any good or bad experiences using prefab?

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sharisseanne

7 years ago

In Seattle pius and gs are two we have looked at. Pius seems to be used fairly often by contractors.

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elvisandcallie
15 years ago
We used prefab granite. It's the only thing in my kitchen that turned out well.

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mama2c
15 years ago
Where do you find prefab granite? I've used one of the stock granite vanity tops in a bathroom before, but I don't know of where to find tops for the kitchen. It may work for me. Would appreciate any info.
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linley1
Original Author
15 years ago
mama2c - Where are you located? I live in the Seattle area and most of the prefab shops (probably 8 to 10) seem to be in a 4 block radius in an industrial area of downtown (SODO). They all sell the same types of things: imported Chinese cabinets, sinks, tile, and the prefab granite. I think they probably sell a lot to contractors. These seem to be low cost operations so I don't think they do much conventional advertising.

I found a few from Google searches and a few also advertise on Craigslist. I have a list for anyone interested in the Seattle area.
mama2c
15 years ago
Thanks for the info. I near the other coast (MA), but I think I may have seen things like that on Craigslist, so I should go refresh my memory. Sorry to hijack - hope you get some more feedback!
msrose
15 years ago
What exactly is prefab granite? Does that mean it's already cut to a certain size? I don't see how that would work since everyones counters are different shapes and sizes.

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elvisandcallie
15 years ago
Prefab granite comes in standard countertop depth x 8 or 9 foot lengths or in similar sizes for peninsulas or some islands.

It works if you have a fairly square kitchen. It worked great for me. I needed 5 slabs with only 2 seams. It wouldn't work too well, if you had a sink bump out or curves or odd sizes.

A prefab countertop can run from 99.00 to 1000.00, depending on the pattern you want. I've even seen some single pieces of marble and expensive patterns in some of the stores.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tile outlet
crentko
7 years ago
Linley1, I would love to get your list of prefab distributors in the SODO district. Thanks so much.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years ago
I know this is a very old thread but I saw lots of prefab countertops at floor and decor. Also some of the cabinet outlets sell the prefab.

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