Generally, the answer is no. There almost always has to be a seam in the countertop. However, it depends on the size of your job. Even if your countertop will fit on an entire slab, you also have to take into account that our installers have to be able to install the granite. If you have a monstrous countertop that weighs a lot, our installers aren't going to be able to lift it if it is in one piece. We also have to be able to fit it into your house. So you need to take into account the height of your doorways. It's always best to talk about your concerns about seams with the templater when he is on the jobsite.
Johnson Stone Countertop does its best to reduce the amount of seams needed for your project. We also put them in less conspicuous areas so that the seam isn't noticeable. Our installers also color-match their epoxy so that everything is uniform. Our installers are capable of impeccably tight seams and we haven't had a complaint about our seams as of yet.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Going "Green"? Use Johnson Stone Countertop
We are strong supporters of using green material for countertops. We have a variety of products to choose from that are environmentally friendly.
One of the products is called IceStone. IceStone is made from recycled glass and concrete. It is produced by an environmentally friendly manufacturing process in a daylit factory in Brooklyn, New York.
Another product that is eco-friendly is VeTrazzo. Vetrazzo is 85% glass, and all the glass they use is recycled. The largest proportion of glass comes from curbside recycling programs. Other glass comes from post industrial usage, windows, dinnerware, stemware, automotive windshields, stained glass, laboratory glass, reclaimed glass from building demolition, and other unusual sources such as decommissioned traffic lights.
Paperstone is another Green product. Original PaperStone contains 50% post-consumer recycled content and PaperStone Certified is made from 100% recycled materials. PaperStone made from virgin fiber is also available. All PaperStone products are made from Paneltech's proprietary, petroleum-free resin that contains natural ingredients like cashew nut shell liquid.
It is important to note that we do not stock any of this material. We order all of the material direct from the supplier. If you would like any of your countertops bid with these products, let us know and we would be pleased to do so.
One of the products is called IceStone. IceStone is made from recycled glass and concrete. It is produced by an environmentally friendly manufacturing process in a daylit factory in Brooklyn, New York.
Another product that is eco-friendly is VeTrazzo. Vetrazzo is 85% glass, and all the glass they use is recycled. The largest proportion of glass comes from curbside recycling programs. Other glass comes from post industrial usage, windows, dinnerware, stemware, automotive windshields, stained glass, laboratory glass, reclaimed glass from building demolition, and other unusual sources such as decommissioned traffic lights.
Paperstone is another Green product. Original PaperStone contains 50% post-consumer recycled content and PaperStone Certified is made from 100% recycled materials. PaperStone made from virgin fiber is also available. All PaperStone products are made from Paneltech's proprietary, petroleum-free resin that contains natural ingredients like cashew nut shell liquid.
It is important to note that we do not stock any of this material. We order all of the material direct from the supplier. If you would like any of your countertops bid with these products, let us know and we would be pleased to do so.
Friday, May 2, 2008
FAQ#4: "What is the process to get granite countertops?"
Answer: The process to getting your countertops is rather simple. In order for us to give you a bid, we need some kind of rough drawing with dimensions of your countertops (or the area that you want). We need a drawing with dimensions because we do not have a square foot price. All projects that we do are unique, so our pricing is based upon how many saw cuts, how much edge detailing, etc., that needs to be done on the job. Also, if you have 1-3 materials that you're interested in, please list those off with the dimensions. If you're unsure of what material you're looking for, we can price your kitchen with a basic granite color, such as Uba Tuba.
Once we have all of that information, we are able to provide a bid for you. If down the road you decide to change your material, it won't be a problem for us to revise the bid for you.
Once you have a bid that you're pleased with, all you need to do is sign the bid and provide a 50% deposit. Once we have both of those, we can schedule the template for you. We need at least a couple of days notice in order to schedule a template. On the day of templating, Josh Lavine (owner of Johnson Stone Countertop) will come to your house to make a template of your countertops. When he's there, he'll go over everything with you to make sure that you get the product that you want. He'll probably also have you sign off on the templates so that we know for sure that everything is to your liking.
As soon as we have the template completed, we order your material and have it delivered to our shop. Depending upon the material that you selected, you might want to come to the shop to place the templates on the slabs so that you get exactly what you're looking for. Sometimes the material is uniform, however, so it wouldn't be necessary for you to place the templates.
From template until installation, it generally takes about 2 to 2 1/2 weeks. However, that is constantly changing. It's always best to ask how long it will take once we have scheduled the template.
Once we have completed the installation, we will mail out to you an invoice for the remaining balance due.
Upon completion of your job, we will send you an invoice for the remaining balance.
Once we have all of that information, we are able to provide a bid for you. If down the road you decide to change your material, it won't be a problem for us to revise the bid for you.
Once you have a bid that you're pleased with, all you need to do is sign the bid and provide a 50% deposit. Once we have both of those, we can schedule the template for you. We need at least a couple of days notice in order to schedule a template. On the day of templating, Josh Lavine (owner of Johnson Stone Countertop) will come to your house to make a template of your countertops. When he's there, he'll go over everything with you to make sure that you get the product that you want. He'll probably also have you sign off on the templates so that we know for sure that everything is to your liking.
As soon as we have the template completed, we order your material and have it delivered to our shop. Depending upon the material that you selected, you might want to come to the shop to place the templates on the slabs so that you get exactly what you're looking for. Sometimes the material is uniform, however, so it wouldn't be necessary for you to place the templates.
From template until installation, it generally takes about 2 to 2 1/2 weeks. However, that is constantly changing. It's always best to ask how long it will take once we have scheduled the template.
Once we have completed the installation, we will mail out to you an invoice for the remaining balance due.
Upon completion of your job, we will send you an invoice for the remaining balance.
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