Where to buy Star Galaxy Granite

[the gasman]

Hi

I am trying to find a 20-30mm thick piece of granite to use as a hearth for a solid fuel fire. I have found two companies who have quoted £260 and £490 for the same size piece. As the figures drastically differ I wanted to locate a few more companies to provide quotes but I'm struggling to find someone who stocks "Star Galaxy", which just happens to be the most expensive; typical!

We live in York and the cheaper quote of the two was from Cheshire so it's a bit of treck to collect it but better than paying nearly double locally.

Can anybody recommend a supplier :confused:

Thank you

[gills001]

hi,
i don't know your area but i found the local stonemasons very reasonble.

[windym]

Most places that sell granite will sell star galaxy although it may have a different name.

I bought my granite from http://www.ukaffordablegranite.com/

[IHateDida]

I bought some galaxy black granite tiles from this place http://www.domostone.com/products_granite_tiles.html - don't know whether they are the "star" version???? But they were very reasonable and look great on my kitchen floor! It was delivered to my door - give them a ring and see what they can do - they have other stuff as well as whats on their website.

[kippygirl]

www.mistermarble.co.uk (http://www.mistermarble.co.uk) are based in Manchester and did our worktops at a very, very good price. I seem to remember that this granite was one of the ones they offered. Might be worth a try.

[gills001]

I bought some galaxy black granite tiles from this place http://www.domostone.com/products_granite_tiles.html - don't know whether they are the "star" version???? But they were very reasonable and look great on my kitchen floor! It was delivered to my door - give them a ring and see what they can do - they have other stuff as well as whats on their website.
hi,
i know this is not to do with the original post, but i also bought floor tiles from domostone, can i ask if you used any sealer or if you use any special cleaner, because mine (unlike my worktops) are really difficult to keep looking sparkly?

[IHateDida]

hi,
i know this is not to do with the original post, but i also bought floor tiles from domostone, can i ask if you used any sealer or if you use any special cleaner, because mine (unlike my worktops) are really difficult to keep looking sparkly?

Nope - I was told they didn't need pre-sealing. The only way I have found of getting them really shiny is getting on my hands and knees with a duster! But from standing you cannot see any marks anyway cos' of the sparkly flecks in the tiles - hides bits and dust really well!!! :rotfl: Are yours completely black? I would imagine they would be a nightmare to clean.

Theres a company that produces floor cleaner that we used to use on our old slate floor - the products were really good! This stuff: http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/promotion/promotion/subN/polish.html - you can usually get it from independent DIY or tile shops (just looked - Amazon do it too!)

[Michael Charles]

We bought our Star Galaxy granite from a company in Derbyshire called
Affordable Granite and Marble www.agandm.co.uk (http://www.agandm.co.uk)
It was Indian granite and it was premium grade. Very nice indeed.

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