Seam Help! Cambria
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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 MoreSeam Help - What is a "good seam"
Comments (26)You can see though, where there is going to be two distinct outcomes when it comes to the seams. If you want the grain running all in one direction over the entire kitchen, it should be possible to get an "invisible" seam--or realistically an unobtrusive seam. If you want the grain to run parallel to the length of the cabinets, there is going to be some sort of "mitered" appearance or chevron appearance to the grain at a corner no matter how carefully it's done. If you like all one direction, or a combo of lengthwise and cross grain slabs, fine. If you like parallel grains and don't mind the intersecting miter or chevron, fine. The problem group of consumer is going to be the one who wants both parallel grain, and an unnoticeable seam. And there will be people who expect both....See MoreHelp- I see seams! Wallpaper seams visible after installation
Comments (6)Wallpaper over a textured wall should not be done. Either line the wall with liner wall paper for a smooth wall and then paper, or replaster or resheetrock or skim coat wall to a smooth wall. If the textured wall was sized before papering, and it should have been,the paper should be able to be peeled off and you can repair the wall. Either way there is not a way to repair the seams. IMO. Good luck!...See MoreMSI and No Seam or Cambria and Seam
Comments (20)honestly? get the whole thing redone and start fresh. from there if you get a small etch (and you will) then you can use the polishing powder. All they will do is come in w/grinding pads (basically sand paper but for stone) and grind off a super thin layer. to keep it honed, they'll stay in the 400-600 grit range. the higher the grit #, the more polished it will become. So in the future when you get a small scratch or etch, you could prob get a wet/dry sand paper in a 1000 grit, and very lightly go over the spot. the polishing powder will basically work the same way. I've used the 600 wet/dry paper on my honed carrara. practice on a spare piece first. btw, this is the stuff that he put on my marble floor after he re-honed it. this stuff is amazing. completely repels water. (nothing will stop etching, but for staining, this will buy you some time)...See Morea2gemini
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