Installing stone countertops is no easy task. It is a fine DIY job if you know what you’re doing and have the right tools. Otherwise, installation can be a bear. One of the biggest challenges is the fact that cutting stone isn’t easy. But guess what? Professional installation is – at least for you.
Professional installation is easy from the customer’s point of view because skilled craftsmen do all the work. As the homeowner, your only responsibility is to step back and let the installation crew do what it does best. Let them manage the tough work of cutting, lifting, and putting your stone countertops in place.
Cutting Granite and Marble
Granite and marble are two of the most popular stones for countertops. Both work extremely well because they are tough and durable. But the same qualities that make marble and granite ideal for countertops also make cutting and shaping difficult.
Marble and granite countertops are cut from large blocks of quarried stone. Blocks are initially cut into slabs 2-3 centimeters thick using diamond wire blades attached to massive saws. But even with the best equipment, cutting through a block of stone can take hours.
Cut slabs are polished with fine diamond pads that grind away the top layer to leave a smooth, shiny finish that looks fantastic in the showroom. But the cutting and grinding don’t end there. Additional work must be done to transform a slab into an actual countertop.
Cutting Slabs On-Site
As a homeowner, you might visit a Bedrock Quartz showroom to choose the perfect granite or marble slab for your countertops. Our installation crew needs to get that slab to your home. And once on-site, additional cutting and polishing is needed.
Installers will measure the space and then make the necessary cuts for a perfect fit. Their primary cutting tools are:
- Diamond Wire Saws – A diamond wire saw is the tool of choice for removing large sections of stone.
- Circular Saws – The main cuts that transform a slab into a countertop are usually made with circular saws equipped with diamond tip blades.
- Angle Grinders – Intricate work and adjustments are made with angle grinders. An angle grinder equipped with a diamond cutting disk is ideal for smaller, more precise cuts.
Rest assured that marble and granite are rather unforgiving. It only takes a slight mistake to render a slab unusable. Therefore, installing granite and marble countertops is intricate work that truly requires a lot of skill and a significant body of knowledge.
Let Us Do the Work
Bedrock Quartz specializes in stone countertops throughout the state of Utah. We have multiple showrooms stocked with some of the finest slabs of marble, granite, and quartzite. If you would prefer the best of what stone countertops offer with the extra benefits of a manufactured product, consider quartz countertops instead.
Regardless of your choice, let us do the work for you. We install everything we sell. Our skilled and fully trained craftsmen will treat your home like their own, providing a quality installation job that meets the highest standards.
We recommend professional installation for several reasons, not the least of which is the fact that stone is difficult to cut. You really need the right tools and some experience. It is also imperative to get the cuts right the first time.
Are you planning on new countertops for your home in the coming months? Consider natural stone or engineered quartz countertops. With professional installation, we are positive you will be pleased with the end result. Your new countertops will be the centerpiece of your Utah home.