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 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 did my Indian Sandstone slabs turn yellow and what can we do about it?
ANSWER - Wow that looks pretty extreme. Considering you could clean it off suggests that the staining is originating on the surface versus within. Considering the covered based has not discolored further suggests that the staining…
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