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vein mapping with quartzite

4 years ago

Help! I just recently had my countertops installed and purchased 3 slabs of quartzite plenty of material..... I have a U shaped kitchen and the fabricator turned the middle sink section sideways instead of mitering the corners if that’s possible ( just seeing the comments on this site) or using the L shape from the left side and placing a seam. I expected vein matching and all the material to run the same way. My sink section is 7 feet wide and the peninsula’s on each side are 7 feet long. I was going to do a backsplash up to my cabinets. I am very unhappy with end result......what do you think? The fabricator says my veins don’t run one direction.... thoughts? Here are photos of slabs and end result.

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Granite City Services

4 years ago

I agree with joe. No way to make the grain work the way you want. It was done correctly.

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User
4 years ago
You bought 3 full 5x9 slabs? Or you bought 3 prefab already cut to counter depth slabs? Your picture seems to show both.
Stacy Najar
Original Author
4 years ago
No I bought three full stone slabs, this picture shows the remaining material to finish backsplash up to my cupboards. I have and 1/3 slab left of material
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Not a fabricator - I'm kinda obsessive with details, so I get why this sticks out to you. But there's probably no way to find a spot on the second slab that exactly lines up. I mean, a seam is a seam. Some pluses to my untrained eye: It looks like the colors between the slabs match. I don't see a big seam. Does it bother you when you take a long sip of coffee and step back a foot or two? Or just when you are standing right over it and staring at it?
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Lots of different quartzite experiences out there - Taj Mahal is a popular one right now that seems to wears well. We’ve had Madre Perla for 12+ years and its bulletproof - we did the slab backsplash — i was really trying to limit my materials for a quieter look - you can find lots of examples online if you search. Definitely find the most experienced fabricator you can and select the slabs in person (not from a sample) - there is a lot to know about templating also if you choose a stone with dramatic veining -make sure to do some good research so you’re not surprised - have fun! :)
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Stacy Najar
Original Author
4 years ago
This is my kitchen floor plan with a small butlers shelf in between my ovens and fridge on back wall..... not an island
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
Looks fine to me.
iwant2remodel
last year
Corner countertops are very challenging. It is best to avoid material with distinct patterns as matching is impossible. The installer should have advised you prior to your purchase.
mariam_shadi72
11 months ago
can the parts be installed at the corners in a 45 degrees connections to keep the veins flowing nicely? it will require a little bit more material to get this effect though
millworkman
11 months ago
" can the parts be installed at the corners in a 45 degrees connections to keep the veins flowing nicely "

This particular dilemma was 3 years ago so I am sure they have come to a solution by now. mariam shadi

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