The setting up of a granite countertop will heighten the worth of your Okanagan house, improve the functionality and attractiveness of your kitchen, and ‘wow’ the acquaintances and relatives that visit your house. But, you must to make sure that your granite countertop is put in properly and proficiently in order to ensure the maximization of your kitchen purchase.

1. It is not achievable for you to fit your granite countertop yourself. Granite is simply too weighty, and too arduous to shift without the assistance of a professional granite countertop installer. When you have measured your counter tops and assessed your needs, you have to find a professional granite countertop supplier and fabricator. Google is a fine option. Get your ‘Google’ on and seek keywords such as ‘granite countertop’ and your city name. For example, I live in Kelowna, BC. I would search ‘granite countertops kelowna’ to discover the granite dealer/installer I am searching for. Look for a presentable web site with loads of photos and information.

2. Once you have chosen a supplier, you need to consider the type of stone (generally quartz or granite) that you want for your countertop. This can be a difficult choice, and you need to be aware that there are many different colors and patterns to choose from. Generally, a quartz or granite slab measures approximately 5.5 feet by 9.5 feet. It is important to find a supplier that has a large selection of granite slabs, and enough of the particular types of slabs you like to fill your entire countertop. A good granite fabricator will use digital templating technology to ensure that your chosen granite slabs are cut properly and the patterns of the slabs chosen match perfectly.

3. Once that you have found a provider, and selected some granite, you ought to reflect on thickness, finish, a sink mount, and an edging style that appeals to you. The best thickness for counter tops is 3cm (1 inches). There are abundant edging designs available including more traditional options such as bullnose, pencil, half bullnose, or small bevel. More cutting edge edging selections include broken edge, ogee, and triple waterfall. With regard to the sink mount, you need to decide if you want your sink to be mounted on or underneath the granite countertop. Finally, you need to pick the suitable finish for your countertop: polished, satin, or a customized finish such as ‘antiqued’ or ‘leather’.

Installing a quartz or granite countertop will boost the price of your home, create elegance within your kitchen, and impress friends who visit your house. The ideas above will help you get on track.

Pure Granite Rocks is a professional granite countertop provider serving the entire Okanagan region of BC. The company boasts the widest variety of granite slabs in the Okanagan, and utilizes precision digital templating and computer driven technology to ensure high levels of quality and craftsmanship. Pure Granite Rocks Countertops are in Tommy award winning homes throughout the Okanagan.