Alex DiPietro wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:49 pm

Beware of that material. Its a quartzite, but absorbs liquid unlike any other material I've seen.
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What do you mean by absorbing liquid? Is there a sealant that would prevent that? Is there a way to test these particular slabs to see if they are susceptible?

The white pearl quartzite slabs I chose have a lot of movement and I'm really agonizing over the dilemma of which direction to run the veins in my kitchen. I included my kitchen layout pic. On it, the entrance to the kitchen is the reddish line at the bottom. There's also an overhang on the island b...

B and C don't line up...they're opposite each other. 2" margin is ok on square slabs with no damage on the edges. They could easy get damaged during transport to the fabricator or even moving them around the shop. [ Appreciate the feedback. What would be the least amount of margin on the edges you'...

So, I've accidently put the cart before the horse and found some amazing slabs before finding a fabricator. I want to buy them before they're snatched up, but have one measurement that I'd like some input on. If the slabs are in good condition, how much edge waste is typical? The slab is 69" high an...