Process Of Making Granite Countertops
Step 1 initial consultation you select your unique stone or quartz slabs.
Process of making granite countertops. In this step rod slots grooves in the granite are cut and threaded rods are inserted into these grooves and encapsulated in high strength epoxy. Granite is made mostly of quartz and feldspar. This is a top choice for maintenance and restoration. Our process begins with a consultation.
A template will then be used to cut the granite to size and the edges of the granite will be shaped and finished. Clear directions are found on the container so getting the mix right is very easy. Align the saw blade with the cutting guideline you made then begin sawing into the granite. It s blasted drilled or chiseled out of the earth and mining machines cut it into slabs of the right size.
Granite for countertops comes from quarries. Your countertop fabrication specialist will take measurements of your kitchen in order to cut the granite to the correct shape. Tenax granite polishing powder is mixed with water. Finally the slabs will be carefully installed in your kitchen.
Due to the limitations of the granite slab size some of the kitchen countertops will have seams. It can also contain a number of other minerals which give each piece a unique appearance. One of the biggest concerns of home owners planning granite countertops is seams. Start at the edge of the table and slowly cut along the tape.
Our cnc machine uses a set of z polishing tools to make both surfaces of the seams smooth thereby reducing the gap to minimum possible making seams less conspicuous. A metal wire is studded with industrial grade or synthetic diamonds and this wire quickly cuts through stone as hard as granite. If you decide to choose natural stone over quartz we advise that you carefully inspect the slab before purchasing. When this process was studied it was determined that this step increases the flexual strength of the countertop in that area by 400.
Pros use it to in the fabricating shop and on the job site to produce a factory fresh glow on granite flooring countertops and wall panels. Natural stone is rarely consistent in color and pattern and you must approve of any natural pitting color changes that may occur across the slab. A bridge saw is then used to cut the stone slab into the proper shape for its application whether it be a countertop or a sink. Surfaces are buffed with felt pads while the polish restores the gleam.