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  • Kitchen And Bath Remodeling
    • Kitchen Remodeling
      • Kitchen Modification
    • General Contracting Services
    • Plumbing
    • Porcelain Slabs
    • LVT Flooring | Luxury Vinyl Tile
    • Tile Backsplash
      • Tile Backsplash Removal
  • Countertop Materials
    • The Countertop Learning Center
      • Countertop Removal
      • Edge Profile
      • Support Options
      • 12-Year Stain Warranty
      • Sinks
    • Granite Counter-top
      • Slab Photos A-G
      • Slab Inventory H-R
      • Slab Inventory S-Z
      • Promotional Granite Counter-Tops Package
    • Quartz Counter-tops
      • Emerstone Quartz
      • Quartz Counter-tops Promotions
      • Cambria Quartz Counter-tops
      • Pental Quartz Counter-tops
      • Q Quartz Counter-tops
      • Hanstone Quartz Counter-tops
      • LG Viatera Quartz
      • Zodiaq Quartz AKA Corian Quartz
    • Marble Counter-tops
    • Soapstone Counter-tops
      • Promotional Soapstone Counter-Tops Package
      • Soapstone Sink
      • Care for Soapstone
      • Soapstone Cookware
    • Quartzite Countertops
    • Slate Countertops
    • Pricing
      • Get a Quote
      • Granite Sale | Inventory Clearance Sale!
      • Remnant Sale & Free Vanity Top Promotion
  • About Us
    • Covid 19 Precautions
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    • Why Stone Masters
    • Stone Masters Inc. Story
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    • Hours and Directions

The Countertop Learning Center

  • Granite Counter-top
    • Slab Photos A-G
    • Slab Inventory H-R
    • Slab Inventory S-Z
    • Promotional Granite Counter-Tops Package
    • Exotic Granite
  • Project Gallery
    • Overhangs and Raised Tops
    • VANITIES
    • BAR TOPS
    • FARM SINKS
    • FIREPLACES
    • KITCHENS
    • TUB DECKS
    • PENINSULA
    • BACKSPLASH
    • SPECIAL PROJECTS
  • Quartz Counter-tops
    • Quartz Counter-tops Promotions
    • Cambria Quartz Counter-tops
    • Caesarstone Quartz Counter-tops
    • Hanstone Quartz Counter-tops
    • LG Viatera Quartz
    • Emerstone Quartz
    • Zodiaq Quartz AKA Corian Quartz
    • Q Quartz Counter-tops
    • Granite, Marble, Quartzite or Quartz, What are the Differences in 2017
  • Slate Countertops
  • Marble Counter-tops
  • Quartzite Countertops
  • Soapstone Counter-tops
    • Soapstone Sink
    • Care for Soapstone
    • DIY Soapstone Countertop Blanks
    • Soapstone Conveyor Oven Plates
    • Soapstone Cookware
    • Soapstone Countertops Detail
  • The Countertop Learning Center
    • Marble vs Granite
    • Quartz Vs Marble
    • Quartz vs Quartzite
    • Marble vs Quartzite
    • Granite vs Quartz
    • Quartz Brand Comparison and Costs
    • How Countertops Are Made
    • Our Warranties
    • The Process
    • Sitemap
      • SR Rating by Stone Masters
      • Home Depot Cross Reference
      • Quality Countertops
      • Articles
        • Corian vs Granite Countertops
        • How to Select the Right Color Granite Countertop
        • Granite Countertop installation problems and solutions Trapped Appliances, Composite sinks aka Granite Sinks and Milled backsplash
        • Sealing Natural Stone
      • Granite Countertops Quality vs: Price
      • Thank You
      • Granite, Marble, Quartzite or Quartz, What are the Differences in 2017
      • How Much Do Granite Countertops Cost?
      • How to select a Granite Countertop Fabricator
      • Use and Care of Granite Countertops and other Natural Stones
      • How to Repair Chipped, Soapstone or Granite Countertops
      • How and when do I seal my Granite Countertops?
      • The Truth About Radon and Granite
      • How to avoid Granite Countertop installation problems
  • Pricing
    • Granite Sale | Inventory Clearance Sale!
    • Remnant Sale & Free Vanity Top Promotion
  • How to Sketch for a Quote
Home Countertop Materials The Countertop Learning Center

Material Selection (How to Choose)

Marble Vs Granite
Quartz Vs Quartzite
Marble Vs Quartzite
 Granite Vs Quartz
Quartz Vs Marble
Quartz Brand Comparison
Countertop Material Comparison
Granite Marble Quartzite or Quartz, What are the differences?
How to Select the Best Color For Your Countertop.
How to Select a Fabricator
Free Buying Guide
6 Questions: You Must Ask Before Buying Countertops!

Sealer Questions

What is Sealer?
What is “SR” rating  Stains

Price Questions

Price Vs Quality
How to: Sketch For Quote for Countertops?

Care & Support Questions

Use and Care of Your Granite Countertop
Soapstone Care
How to Oil Soapstone?
How and When Do I seal my Countertop?
How Countertops are Made
Our Warranties
The Process
How Much Overhang Can I have without Support?

FAQ's

What is your turnaround time and how long does it take?

For templating, please allow 1-3 hours depending upon the complexity of your job. Your input is essential to getting the results you envision. Our technician will discuss several options regarding shape selection, corner radii, and other design elements at each point in the template process. Please allow time for this. If Stone Masters is being paid to remove your counters, please clear the counters of all items before the technician arrives. Empty your kitchen sink and clear all items from under the sink before we arrive.

The fabrication will take approximately 7-10 business days to cut, polish, and prepare your stone for installation. Mitered edges, really large jobs and Built-up edges will take longer.

The installation will take about 3-5 hours. Please plan on being present during both templating and installation.

Will I have seams and where will they be?

Stone Masters produces consistently state of the art and minimally visible seams. Due to slab sizes, kitchen layout, and individual piece size seams may be required and their frequency and location of all seams are determined solely by Stone Masters, Inc.

Granite is a seamed product and seams are visible. Seams are especially visible when the slab has color variation. Where the two halves come together there will be a visible seam. Depending upon the stone price level, color variation and vein movement we may use camera imaging systems and specialized software to layout the stone prior to cutting. This will achieve the best possible seam.

Regardless of the price level, color variation or movement we will use CNC technology to prepare seams to make the tightest possible seam. To minimize the visual impact we use a color matched epoxy and a vacuum seaming tool to assure a level surface and a tight seam, typically less than 1/16 of an inch between stones. Different stones produce different seams. Stones with veins are harder to hide and green (Verde) stones produce more noticeable seams than yellow and brown toned stones.

Do you set up and connect all my appliances, faucets and sinks?

We do offer countertop removal and plumbing reconnection services for an additional fee. These services are not included.

No electrical, plumbing or appliance installation services come with the purchase of countertops. With the purchase of a countertop we will mount your sink to the stone and bore the hole(s) for your faucet. All water supply fixtures and drain lines must be connected by a plumber.

All appliances must be leveled, secured and connected to their gas, propane, electrical or plumbing connections by your general contractor, appliance installer, or by the homeowner. We are not carpenters, painters, or appliance installers.

Should I get new appliances or plumbing fixtures?

Most people opt for a new sink and faucet since the existing one is most likely not an under-mount model. If you like, we can use your existing sink.

Dishwashers can be re-used with little impact as they are uniformly sized 24 inches wide. Be aware that the mounting holes are rarely the same from one model to the next.

Cook-tops should be carefully considered prior to having granite made specifically to fit your existing model as the opening is made to fit that exact appliance. Cook-tops are not standard sizes, and are most likely not going to just drop right in when you get a new one.

A 30 inch oven does not always swap in and out where a “standard” 30 inch oven was before due to notches or actual oven size variation of the previous vs the replacement oven.

How do I care for my new granite counters?

Granite counters are very easy to care for. Clean with a mild soap and water or any or the antibacterial cleaning wipes or solutions found in all supermarkets and home center stores. Avoid using any product containing abrasives as it will dull your polished surface over time. Since granite is a natural stone, we do recommend that you apply a stone sealer specifically made for granite once or twice a year. We recommend StoneTech sealer.

Avoid Problems & Repair Questions

How to Avoid Problem with Trapped Appliances, Sinks and Milled Stone?
How to Avoid Problems with Trapped Backsplash?
How to Avoid problems with Trapped Sinks?
How to Repair a Chip, Crack or Scratch?
How to Repair a Chip in Granite?Part 1
How To Repair a Chip In Granite? Part2
How to Remove a Stain in Granite Using Poultice?

Videos, Commercials Etc.

Granite Slab Inventory | Soapstone Slab Inventory | Marble Slab Inventory | Quartzite Slab Inventory

The Marble Institute- The M.I.A is regarded as the foremost authority on natural stone.  www.naturalstoneinstitute.org

Stone Masters inc. is the region's premier natural stone fabricator. We are located in beautiful Kennett Square Pennsylvania.

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  • Stone Masters, Inc.
    515 School House Road
    Kennett Square, Pa 19348
  • t. 610-444-7200
  • annmarie@stonemastersinc.net
We serve a 50 mile radius from our address. © 2018 Stone Masters, Inc. All rights reserved
  • Kitchen And Bath Remodeling
    • Kitchen Remodeling
      • Kitchen Modification
    • General Contracting Services
    • Plumbing
    • Porcelain Slabs
    • LVT Flooring | Luxury Vinyl Tile
    • Tile Backsplash
      • Tile Backsplash Removal
  • Countertop Materials
    • The Countertop Learning Center
      • Countertop Removal
      • Edge Profile
      • Support Options
      • 12-Year Stain Warranty
      • Sinks
    • Granite Counter-top
      • Slab Photos A-G
      • Slab Inventory H-R
      • Slab Inventory S-Z
      • Promotional Granite Counter-Tops Package
    • Quartz Counter-tops
      • Emerstone Quartz
      • Quartz Counter-tops Promotions
      • Cambria Quartz Counter-tops
      • Pental Quartz Counter-tops
      • Q Quartz Counter-tops
      • Hanstone Quartz Counter-tops
      • LG Viatera Quartz
      • Zodiaq Quartz AKA Corian Quartz
    • Marble Counter-tops
    • Soapstone Counter-tops
      • Promotional Soapstone Counter-Tops Package
      • Soapstone Sink
      • Care for Soapstone
      • Soapstone Cookware
    • Quartzite Countertops
    • Slate Countertops
    • Pricing
      • Get a Quote
      • Granite Sale | Inventory Clearance Sale!
      • Remnant Sale & Free Vanity Top Promotion
  • About Us
    • Covid 19 Precautions
    • Reviews Testimonials
    • Why Stone Masters
    • Stone Masters Inc. Story
    • Blog
    • Green Countertop Company
    • Entertaining Accessories
    • Project Gallery
    • Contact Us
    • Hours and Directions
Stone Masters Inc.