My granite supplier/installer told me my kitchen countertop needs two pieces of slab. I wonder why I want a connection gap in between. Is he telling the truth or he just try to scam me with non-standard price on standard slabs? What are the standard sizes of the granite slab?
2006-12-06 03:21:36 · 8 answers · asked by homeylee 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
It all depends on the layout of your kitchen, the available slab sizes of the granite you chose, and then of course there are just limits on how big of a piece can be carried into the kitchen by the installers.
2006-12-06 03:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by gmh5642 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical Granite Slab Size
2016-12-28 06:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard Granite Slab Size
2016-11-10 08:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the size of the granite slab you have selected against the measurement of your countertop. You may need to select a slab that runs longer, as they do vary in size and color slightly. Make sure the seam is not in a hightly visible location or under a bright light, or you will notice it each time you look down. It is worth it to change to a larger slab or design. The average length is around 10 feet per slab.
2006-12-06 03:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by dellz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are standard sizes. When we bought our granite, we actually went to the stone supplier warehouse and walked among thousands of slabs. My guess is that the standard is about 6 or 7 feet by 8 to 10 feet. Ask to visit your supplier and see what they have.
In my kitchen (which is 16X24), my island has a slab about 10 foot long, without joints. The outer counter tops, both L shaped, are both longer than 10 foot (maybe 14 feet or longer) and they both have one joint.
2006-12-06 09:16:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most slabs are 4' - 4 1/2' wide by 8' - 10' long. depending on the design of your kitchen you may need 2 slabs. sometimes if you have an awkward island (or just a large one) there needs to be seams with more than one slab. also if you have a lot of finished cutouts like an undermount sink or a cooktop you may need more than one slab. you should trust the person you're working with because odds are you're spending thousands of dollars on your granite. it also doesn't hurt to get more than one quote from someone different as well. at least you'd know for sure if someone's trying to scam you.
2006-12-06 06:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would listen to him. I think it makes sense. That house is going to settle (they all do). The connection gap would allow a slight bit of movement without cracking.
But if you are in doubt, call around to other contractors and ask.
I doubt there are "standard" sizes of granite slabs (but I may be wrong). Usually with any counter top it is a custom size order. No two counter tops are ever going to be the same size (well unless you live in a tract home and all houses are identical).
2006-12-06 03:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go find a kitchen design shop in your area. They should be able to answer your questions. Look in the yellow pages under "Kitchen".
2006-12-06 03:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋