Cutting Natural Stone Is An Art
The experts at Carr Stone know how to get the most out of natural stone to give your granite or marble counter tops that unique look. The process that transforms the stone’s naturally occurring appearance into a unique counter is called stone fabrication; the contractors are called stone fabricators. A stone fabricator provides advice on the best stone, marble or granite for your residential or commercial project. The first part of the stone fabrication process involves templating or measuring the dimensions of the installation to know exactly how much stone is needed for your project. Once this is completed, the type of stone, veins, shading, and color can be considered among the available stone company supplies.
Every Stone Is Different
The density and overall structural integrity is another important part in stone selection and stone fabrication. The quality of the stone quarries and section in the quarry where the stone slab is quarried can impact the strength and durability of the stone. Carr Stone & Tile uses reputable stone company suppliers that have structural test information on stone from the stone quarry origins. The Carr Stone & Tile fabricators are great quality control coordinators that will help to ensure that you are getting a quality stone slab.
Getting The Most Out Of The Stone
Cutting the stone to get the best look out of it is one thing, but our experts also work hard to ensure you get the most out of your slab keeping material waste to a minimum. Stone fabrication includes inspecting the stone for natural flaws, including blemishes, fissures, seams, and scratches. The slab is then laid out to ensure the best appearance of both color and vein texture. Then, the stone is cut to approximately 1/16 of an inch of its final thickness. Edging and any special scribing will further shape the stone so it fits your needs. A multi-step process that involves a grit polish is used to smooth the stone surface. And lastly, the stone is washed, dried, and the sealer base coat is applied.
Find The Stone That’s Right For You
Granite
Granite is composed of a variety of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. It forms in hundreds of colors, and is quarried worldwide.
Marble
Marble is very popular for fireplaces, countertops, bar-tops, and bathrooms, and comes in a wide range of colors.
Limestone
Certain types of limestone may contain small fossils and marine skeletal fragments that give the stone a natural, organic element.
Soapstone
Because of its truly remarkable and natural heat retention characteristics, soapstone is widely used for fireplaces, fireplace liners, wood stoves and pizza ovens.
Quartzite
It’s density makes it mostly resistant to erosion and volatile weather.
Quartzite often simply used for decoration and countertops.
Onyx
Onyx forms in a wide variety of colors: red, yellow, brown, green and the most famous, black.
It is often used for backsplashes in bathrooms and kitchens.
Carr Stone & Tile
Contact Carr Stone to consult with our expert sales staff or our in-house design coordinators to help you determine which tile is the best application for your project at (504) 835-8453. We are located at 3200 Andover Street in Jefferson, Louisiana. Our showroom and display area are open daily, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4pm. Samples are available upon request. New construction or renovation… no job is too big or too small!
