While marble has always been a classic option in kitchen and bathroom countertops, it has become a standard in many new home designs and for a vast majority of custom built homes in the Farmington, MN area. This increased demand for natural stone and marble countertops has led to a number of new sales and installation companies, but not all of these companies are the same.
It is essential to learn as much as you can about the company before buying and installing marble countertops. This is an investment in your home, and poor quality installation and sales reps with limited knowledge of natural stone can result in significant problems for the homeowner.
Grade of Marble
Like most types of natural materials, there are different grades in the marble slabs used for countertops. The grade is dependent on the color, the definition of the veining through the slab as well as the contrast between the color of the marble and the veins. Blurry, smudgy and dull looking colors are lower grade than crisp, clean and vivid differences in the marble color and the veining.
Less experienced companies or those not familiar with marble often try to sell lower grade marble for premium marble prices. In working with experienced, established natural stone countertop companies the quality and grade of the marble would never be in question.
Design Considerations
Once you have selected the slab or slabs required for your marble countertops, the company needs to carefully consider how to cut the slab. This is important to limit the number of joins in the countertop, giving your kitchen or bathroom a more aesthetically pleasing, uninterrupted line of countertop space.
Working with a top company for natural stone countertop installation in Farmington, MN is important. Research online and check out their past projects to get a good understanding of the quality of marble and work the company offers.
