How long does countertop installation take

We are working with Richard and Barb, who have been extremely helpful and patient with us as we hem and haw over decisions. Richard told us that installation would be about 3 days from when they measure. We just signed our contract yesterday, and I believe they will be coming to measure in the next week or so. Their prices were extremely competitive. Here is a link that might be useful: Designs in Marble. Your kitchen is lovely.

How exciting to be almost ready to move in. Others have answered the time frame so I might help with ideas. I love shopping for GW friends. Here are some ideas for granite choices. New Colonial Dream. Maybe something with exotic movement like Yellow River. I am not sure the granite type on this image The movement on this granite is lovely and brings out the wood colors.

Lastly your going to need to think about an edge. Here are some ideas. You can always post what edges to GWebbers love. If possible, take one of your cabinet doors with you when choosing the granite.

All the pictures that boxerpups posted show gorgeous granite!! She's amazing and always has awesome pictures to help with decisions. The only problem will be to make the decision-I love every one of those pictures. I agree with live wire oak that a granite with a touch of dark black may be a nice contrast with the maple-JMO. You're investing a lot of money and want to be happy when it's done.

There are pros and cons with edges and some cost more than others. By the way, i have to say that getting a response from Boxerpups was so exciting! I felt like a celebrity was writing to me! Maybe because I've seen boxerpup's comments and posts so frequently on the board. I love the pictures of the granite above.

I think they all could be beautiful. I like the more unique ones and I think that I agree with Chris45ny that something with black in it to show some contrast with the maple would be nice. This one is Golden valley but I thought you could see that doing an edge like this add a sense of elegance. Waterfall edge. Day 1: Chose the exact slabs we wanted. My fabricator measured on a Monday and installed on Wednesday afternoon. I'd picked out the granite I wanted a month before.

Thanks for the Wisconsin list, Kevin. We live in the Fox Cities are beginning the search for new countertops. I think it depends on your area. Around here, almost all the fabricators seem to have a 3 - 5 day turnaround from templating to install and they don't seem to have a wait- time for templating either. I don't know if that's because business is slower than usual or if that's just standard here.

I have soapstone, but mine was in within a week from when I picked it out. They templated and fabricated right in my driveway. How about something like Crema bordeaux. This website also has great pictures of granites - just remember each individual slap is very different. Here is a link that might be useful: Crema bordeaux.

I went to the place in Ixonia that Nancy referred to above. It's a great place! I've decided to do the New Venetian Gold. They are coming to measure on Thursday, said they can install next Tues or Wed. This is totally from the heart: Boxerpups - You overwhelm me with class!!! I salute you!!!! You have my respect and admiration! Is there a 1-stop shop? Is there a price advantage either way?

Stacys, I would recommend that you find an installer first. Also known as a fabricator. Ask friends, neighbors, relatives and even ask on GW for suggestions in your area of the country. You want a true artist to install your counters. You want the best because stone is heavy and this is not something you can fix if a bad installer damages it. Our installers do try to control the mess the best they can, but please remember that this is construction and it is by definition a messy business.

Faucets : Please have ready any faucets, soap dispensers, hot water taps, disposal switches, reverse osmosis spigots and any other items that need to be drilled into the countertops. Your plumber will NOT be able to drill extra holes. Sinks: Top mount sinks will be cut on site inside the home after the tops have been set in place. Under-mount sinks are cut and polished at our shop and attached at the job site. If you have farm sink that you are using it needs to be completed installed and attached to the cabinet BEFORE we come to measure so we can template around it.

Cook Tops: These will be cut-out inside the home once the top has been set on the cabinets. Even though we do our best to lessen the dust it is the responsibility of the homeowner to remove any soft glide hardware or anything they fell the fine granite dust will damage.

Dishwashers: These need to be in their final position. We install a metal bracket across the top of the cabinet that you can screw your dishwasher tabs into the following day. You may have to re-level the feet on the dishwasher depending on the thickness of your laminate.

Refrigerators: These can remain in place unless previously discussed otherwise. Q Will my granite be sealed by you? A Your granite was sealed at the quarry before shipment. It is recommended that you seal your tops again the day after install and then once a year from there on out. You can purchase the water-based sealer at any large box store. Q Is there a chance that my walls will be dinged during the installation of my counter tops?

A Yes. This is a construction site and granite does not flex, so in order to install the tops you may have damage to your walls and they may need to be touched up by the homeowner. We do everything we can to minimize the dings but occasionally damage does occur to the sheet rock and paint. In construction there is no perfect wall, that being said, we cannot scribe granite to fit like a laminate product.

Q Will the underside of my granite be smooth like the top? We do not touch the top of the surface of the granite. It comes to us from overseas like you see it in our yard and showroom. We do not touch the underside of the granite either. We radius the bottom edge when we polish the edge to your edge selection, but we do not polish the under side of the slab. Q Can I lay out my granite with you before cutting?

A If you have a custom color that has lots of movement we welcome you to come in after your measure and lay out the stone with us. It is your responsibility to set that up with us and must be done at least 10 days before install day by appointment only.

Lay outs are NOT done on Saturdays. Q What is your warranty and repair policy? A Twin City Discount Granite backs up its work with a 3 year workmanship warranty. This warranty covers seam separation for one year from the date of installation. Although, in the over kitchen's that have been installed over the years this has never been an issue. The warranty will not cover fissures and pits in granite.

Because it is a natural stone, granite may have fissures which look like cracks; these pose no actual structural problems. When selecting your granite, please look for these carefully in your slabs if you wish to avoid them. Although Granite is one of the hardest substances on earth, it is heat resistant to a hot frying pan, and you can cut on it.

It is still 'Natural Stone'; so hitting with a hammer or a meat clever is not recommended. Twin City Discount Granite will not warranty against breakage after installation. If you are using plastic laminate counter top, Home Depot sells trim kits to finish off the cut end. What is the best countertop for your money? These are some of the most in-demand countertop materials on the market today, and for good reason: Quartz. Quartz has become popular with thanks to its durability and low maintenance.

Solid Surfacing. Recycled Glass. Wooden Butcher Block. How do I make a template for countertops? Lay the strips on top of the cabinets, creating a grid. Glue the strips together with either wood glue or hot glue. Hot glue would have been times faster than waiting for wood glue to dry! How long does it take to install laminate countertops?

How long does it take to get Cambria countertops? Depending on the size or complexity of your space and shipping distance for the slabs, this process takes approximately two weeks. Fortunately, your countertops will be worth the wait! Your Cambria is meticulously inspected for quality. What is a counter template? Laminate countertops: These are among the fastest turn-around times for any countertops.

If you choose custom laminate countertops , it will requires a week or two to have countertop contractors come to your home to show you samples and for you to decide which countertop and contractor to go with. Then it will take a few weeks to a few months to get the countertops made. Wood , Stainless Steel, Engineered Stone, and Glass countertops : The time it takes to install these different types of materials as replacement countertops is about the same as for custom laminate countertops.

The same process is involved: Having contractors come to your home with samples, choosing the countertop material and pattern you want, waiting for the countertops to be made, removing the old and installing the replacement countertops.

From the time you begin to look until the installation of your new countertops is complete, plan at least 4 months. Granite and Marble countertops : The time to install these countertop materials is similar to those mentioned, with one difference.