Laser templating
We measure your kitchen with a 3D laser instead of plywood strips.
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Guides for living with stone
Straight answers on caring for your stone, getting ready for template day, and the questions we hear most.
Our technology
See your slab on your layout before we cut
Slab scanning
For an added fee, we photograph your real slab so you can lay out your countertops on it and see how they'll look before we cut.
See our technologyPrecision cutting
CNC and robotic saws cut every piece straight from your digital template, and waterjets handle sink openings and curves.
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Choosing your stone
| Granite | Quartzite | Quartz | Marble | Dekton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Natural stone | Natural stone | Engineered from crushed quartz and resin | Natural stone (softer calcite) | Ultra-compact surface by Cosentino |
| Look | Speckled to flowing; every slab is unique | Marble-like veining; every slab is unique | Consistent patterns in a wide range of colors | Classic soft veining | Stone, marble and concrete looks; very consistent |
| Heat | Very good | Very good | Use trivets; resin can scorch | Good | Excellent |
| Stains | Good when sealed | Good when sealed | Excellent; non-porous | Acids can etch | Excellent; nearly zero porosity |
| Scratches | Very good | Excellent | Very good | Scratches more easily | Excellent |
| Sealing | Yes, when the water test says so | Yes, when the water test says so | Never | Yes, regularly | Never |
| Outdoors | Yes | Yes | No; sun can fade it | Not recommended | Yes; UV stable |
| Best for | Busy family kitchens and outdoor kitchens | A natural marble look with more toughness | Low-maintenance kitchens and baths | Baths, bars and bakers who love patina | Modern kitchens, outdoor kitchens and facades |
Every stone is different. Visit our Atlanta yard to see full slabs, and we will help you match the stone to how you cook and live.
Care & maintenance
Keep your stone looking its best
Granite care
Daily cleaning with mild soap, what to avoid, and how often to reseal.
Clean daily with warm water and a little mild dish soap or a stone-safe cleaner, then dry with a soft cloth. Avoid bleach, vinegar, ammonia and abrasive pads. Wipe up oil, wine and coffee promptly, use cutting boards for knives and trivets for very hot pans. Do the water test about once a year and reseal when the stone darkens.
Read the guideQuartz care basics
No sealing needed. Here's how to protect the resin from heat and harsh cleaners.
Quartz never needs sealing. Clean it with warm soapy water or a non-abrasive cleaner. Always use trivets, because direct high heat can scorch or crack the resin. Keep harsh chemicals like oven cleaner, bleach and paint strippers off the surface.
Read the guideQuartzite care
Treat it like granite: mild soap, promptly clean spills, and a reseal when the water test says so.
Real quartzite is very hard and handles heat well, but it is still porous, so care for it like granite: mild soap, wipe spills promptly, and reseal when the water test says so. If your stone is a dolomite, treat it more like marble.
Read the guideLiving with marble
Why marble etches, how to slow it down, and how to love the patina.
Marble is softer than granite, and acids like lemon, vinegar, wine and tomato can etch dull spots even when it is sealed. Use coasters and cutting boards, wipe spills right away, clean with a pH-neutral cleaner and keep it sealed. A honed finish hides etching better than polished, and many owners come to love the patina.
Read the guideDekton care
Nearly zero porosity, so it never needs sealing. Neutral soap and water keeps it clean.
Dekton is an ultra-compact surface with nearly zero porosity, so it never needs sealing and resists stains, scratches and heat. For everyday cleaning, Cosentino recommends neutral soap and water with a sponge (or their Q-Action cleaner). For stubborn stains, use a cream cleaner or a solvent like acetone. Hot pans can go right on the surface, but avoid open flames and avoid knocks on corners and edges. Skip metal scouring pads, and if you have a high-gloss XGloss finish, use a cutting board.
Read the guideThe 10-minute water test
Pour a little water on your stone and wait 10 minutes. If it darkens, it is time to reseal.
Pour a small puddle of water in the spots you use most, like next to the sink and the cooktop. Wait 10 minutes. If the stone darkens, it is time to reseal. If the water beads up or the stone does not change, your sealer is still working. Wipe it dry when you are done, and the dark spot will fade as it dries.
Read the guideTemplate day
Before we come to measure
A smooth template visit keeps your install on schedule. Here's what we need in place:
Install day
What to expect on install day
Install is typically within 7 days of templating. Here is how the day goes:
After install
The first 24 hours
A few simple steps once our crew heads out:
Edge profiles
Choose your edge
We offer twelve edge profiles, from a simple eased edge to mitered and waterfall, and several are included at no extra cost. See every one with real photos on our Edges page.
Questions
Frequently asked
How long does a project take?
Once you choose your slabs, we schedule templating. Installation is typically within 7 days of templating, and we confirm your install date at the template appointment.
Can you remove my old countertops?
Yes. For an added fee, we tear out your existing countertops on the day of install, right before we set the new ones, so your kitchen is not left without counters. Just let us know when you book so we can plan for it.
Do you handle plumbing?
No. For liability reasons we do not disconnect or reconnect plumbing. You will need a plumber to disconnect your sink and faucet before install and reconnect them after.
Do you repair countertops?
Yes. We repair granite, marble, quartz and quartzite countertops, including ones we did not install: sink reattachment, crack and chip repair, re-polishing and resealing. Most repairs are done in your home, and bigger fixes come back to our shop. See repair services or request a repair through our estimate form.
Do I need to seal my countertops?
Natural stones like granite, quartzite and marble should be sealed. Every job is sealed in our shop before it leaves, and depending on the stone we may reseal it again at your home. The 10-minute water test tells you when it is time again. Quartz and Dekton never need sealing.
Which edges are included?
Several of our edge profiles are included at no extra cost. We will go over which ones when you choose your stone, and you can see all twelve on our Edges page.
Can I see my exact slab before it's cut?
Yes. Choose and hold your slabs in Atlanta, then for an added fee we can scan them and lay out your template design on the slab image, so you can see exactly where seams and veins will fall before we cut.
What's the difference between quartz and quartzite?
Quartzite is a natural stone quarried from the earth, so every slab is unique and it needs occasional sealing. Quartz is engineered from crushed quartz and resin, so it's consistent and non-porous but less tolerant of direct heat.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve the Southeast: Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida.
What can I see at the Augusta showroom?
Augusta has a slab of each of our most popular colors so you can see them full size. Our full inventory of 4,000+ slabs is in Atlanta, and we can bring options to you.
