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Expert Answers in Slab
Is it normal to have a granite countertop have cracks that continue through the stone?
ANSWER - The Natural Stone Institute, formally the Marble Institute of America, Dimension Stone Design Manual states that "Cracks occur in stones as a result of man-made mechanically induced stresses during handling, fabrication, transport, or…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between Limestone and Marble?
ANSWER: According to Pizzul Marmi Aurisina's website blog, due to their technical characteristics, stones are particularly suitable for different applications and, indeed, have been used since the ancient times of the Bronze Age in any kind of…
Read MoreWhat is the standard if a Stone Fabricator damages a slab and they can't find a matching replacement?
ANSWER - It isn't clear from your description exactly what the conditions are, but generally speaking, if you have a countertop that is book-matched or if the veining is contiguous, and one of the slabs…
Read MoreWhat is causing the White Stain on my Granite Countertop and What can I do about it?
ANSWER - I assume you must have an Ubatuba granite counter top. Many granite and other types of stone are treated at the processing plants with sealers or color enhancers or resins to stabilize or…
Read MoreAre there tolerances for natural stone edge profiles to be consistent looking?
ANSWER - The Marble Institute of America (MIA) Dimension Design Stone Manuel Version 8 says for bullnose or other rounded shaped profile edges that the allowable tolerance is no more variation than +/- 1/32 (+/-…
Read MoreWhy is it that my granite counter top feels rough?
ANSWER - Granite countertops are normally fabricated to a high polished surface that makes it easier to maintain. Lately, some quartzite and granite countertops are fabricated and installed with a leather finish. This is a…
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