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MORE THAN YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT INSTALLING YOUR NEW COUNTERTOPS

1 - If we are replacing existing countertops, we will come out to your home and measure the total countertop area and make note of angles, corners and slab orientation for aesthetics. 

NOTE - The longest uninterrupted span is an important consideration since maximum slab lengths are often under 130 inches or just under 10 feet long. However, the average slab is usually 120"L x 72"D

2 - If we are measuring for new construction or significant cabinet modifications, we will work with design and architectural plans, then take measurements once the base cabinets are installed. 

3 - We measure each countertop section as LENGTH and WIDTH.  Slab orientation is important here, especially if the stone slab has a directional pattern. 

4 - Next, it's time to find you the slabs for your spaces. Verona will put together a quote based on the type of material you like. For instance, Calcutta Gold Quartz, Taj Mahal Quartzite, or pure white Quartz. Your quote will reflect the cost of the material chosen, fabrication cost, sink or cut out polishing, standard eased edge or bullnose edges, slab installations and plumbing hook up of sinks and gas range. It is at this stage that you will want to select your new sink(s), faucet(s) and appliances that will drop into your countertops, so that we have detailed templating plans for fabrication. 

5 - If you are satisfied enough with your quote, we will either send you over to the stone slab distributor that has your desired material in stock so that you can physically see the quality of the slab and the beauty of the pattern.  Natural stone such as granite, marble and quartzite are cut from a huge block in successive slices, therefore the veining pattern runs through or is very similar when stacked together. They will often be listed as slab 3-4-5 or 1-4, so you have a good idea of what they look like. If you like what you see, it's time to purchase the slabs so that they can be held until the fabricator can pick them up and start working on the cuts.

6 - Meanwhile, we will send out someone trained in templating your countertops so that the measurements can be used for precise stone cutting fabrication. It often takes 10-14 days from templating to scheduled installation day. When the slabs arrive at your house, they are ready for installation, cut outs for range top or sink. 

7 - Old countertops are removed and discarded. New material is installed in a single afternoon, unless the job is exceptionally large. Undermount sinks are sealed in place and range tops are dropped in place for the plumber to connect. Plumbing reconnect is coordinated and scheduled for 24 hours after countertop installation. After the plumber leaves, you should have all sinks, garbage disposals, faucets, soap dispensers, etc. finished. Your countertop installation is now completed

NOTE - Sometimes existing backsplash tile meeting the seam at the old countertop height is different than the new installation. This critical issue is anticipated and will be conveyed to you before installation day. If this is the case, it may be necessary to remove backsplash tile, trim or replace backsplash tiles altogether. Again, this will be discussed with you. If for instance, your cabinet bases are not level and the old countertop was placed directly on top with the backsplash meeting the stone, installing new countertops level might mean that the new 3cm slab would hit above the backsplash line and needs to be remedied. 

How Verona Home Remodeling Calculates Pricing for Fabrication And Installation of Stone Countertops

EXAMPLE OF KITCHEN COUNTERTOP ESTIMATE

Using "In Stock" available QUARTZ and 140 square feet total for measured countertops and optional backsplash in same quartz material to a height of 21" (standard backsplash)

1 - MATERIAL -SALES -  3cm in stock quartz  - - - -      Qty: 140sf    Rate: $30sf    Total: $4,200T

2 - LABOR - SALES - Fabricate/Install countertops      Qty: 90sf     Rate: $35sf    Total: $3,150

3 - LABOR - SALES - Fabricate/Install backsplash      Qty: 30sf      Rate: $35sf    Total: $1,050

​4 - LABOR -SALES -  Cut & Polish for Sink                 Qty: 1          Rate: $160    Total: $160

5 - LABOR -SALES -  Eased edge cut/polish              Qty: 1          Rate: $0        Total: $0

6 - LABOR -SALES -  Plumbing to connect sink           Qty: 1          Rate: $195    Total: $195

7 - LABOR -SALES -  Plumbing for faucet                  Qty: 1          Rate: $185    Total: $185

Subtotal  $8,940 plus tax

Note - $1,050.00 can be removed from above countertop quote if no quartz is used for the backsplash, however, keep in mind that tiling a full backsplash will cost materials and labor to install after countertops are installed. 

Items below are necessary but for this example are calculated independently of countertop totals

8 - MATERIAL -SALES -  Blanco 33" Undermount          Qty: 1          Rate: $595   Total: $595T

9 - MATERIAL -SALES -  Commercial Faucet                 Qty: 1         Rate: $425    Total: $425T

Subtotal  $1,020 plus tax

16sf

2'x8'

32sf

2'x16'

range

sink

28sf

3.5'x8''

8sf

2'x4'

6sf

2'x3''

SUB
ZERO

CALCULATING COUNTERTOP SQUARE FEET (SF)

ISLAND  3.5' X 8' =  28sf
LEFT SIDE  2' x 8' =  16sf
REAR  2' X 16' =  32sf
RIGHT REAR  2' X 4' =  8sf
RIGHT FRONT  2' X 3" =  6sf
Total install area   =  90sf
1.2 (overage or waste factor) x 90sf = 108sf
MATERIAL  NEEDED = 108sf  for in stock quartz

SPECIAL ORDER MATERIAL IS CALCULATED DIFFERENTLY.
Purchase is BY THE SLAB ONLY!
This is an industry standard. It means that if you need 90sf of material to install, at a minimum you will need to purchase two slabs to cover 90sf plus cuts and overage needs. 

Considerations:  If a slab is 120 inches by 72 inches, that is 10ft x 6ft, or 60sf of material.

It would be nice to use every last piece of the slab, but that is often not possible for many reasons. First, the cuts and polish create some waste, so if you cut a section 25 inches wide, you may actually waste an inch on both sides, or you may waste 10 inches off the end. Additionally, it is necessary to take into account the slab's vein pattern.  If the vein runs long ways across the slab, you will need the largest piece for your center island. Plus, if you cut a section of slab long direction 3.5 feet wide and 8 feet long, you can't turn the slab and use the 2ft piece at the end even if it is a full 6 feet wide, if the vein pattern runs perpendicular to the piece adjacent. It's simply aesthetics! 

Back to the example - If you need 90sf of material, you need one slab at 60sf and at a minimum a second slab for 30 sf more PLUS whatever waste you need to get the vein pattern running properly.  It is likely that you might even need a third slab if the pattern is difficult.  In this case, we might recommend an entirely different material due to the waste factor. Solid or non-directional materials can mitigate this waste such as pure white quartz with no veins. 

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