Granite Worktops - Truth, Lies and misinformation

cyclonebri1

Alan_M wrote: »

Well you've done the right thing, viewed a few installations and discovered who is good and who isn't.

If a company can't even do a good fit in thier own showroom, what chance is there of them getting it right in your house?

I've not had any personal dealings with Mayfair Granite, but from conversations I've had with a few of my (stone mason) customers they have a solid reputation.

My sentiments entirely:T:T:T

I'm just shortly back from a trip to the factory, not the sales office, of Mayfair in Bradford.

I really wanted a nice rich sheet of Kashmir Gold.
The stuff they had in stock was the best I'd seen by far and I wrote my own name on my chosen slab.

Thanks for confirming my reasoning:T:T:T

henry13

Alan_M wrote: »

Do you have something specific in mind?

The most obvious stones available in those colours are going to be Kashmir white or Steel Grey.

Is that the kind of thing you're looking for?

Ive seen and liked Kashmir white but am concerned that its not too durable, is that correct?

So was wondering if there is another white, or a light grey, that is tougher and in similar price range.

Alan_M_2

henry13 wrote: »

Ive seen and liked Kashmir white but am concerned that its not too durable, is that correct?

So was wondering if there is another white, or a light grey, that is tougher and in similar price range.

As a (very general) rule of thumb, the lighter the stone the less dense it is. However cared for correctly there's no reason at all why you can't use Kashmir White. It wouldn't be measurably different to many other whites or greys.

If staining and durability is a genuine concern then you're probably better off looking at Quartz instead of Granite if you're set on lighter colours.

missile

I am looking to replace the malamine worktops with granite.

I am concerned that the overhang may need supported?

Do you think Star Galaxy, Steel Grey or Black Pearl would be a good colour choice?

Innys

Personally, I wouldn't touch Star Galaxy, simply because it is so "blingy" - IMHO. Of the other two, I'd go for Black Pearl.

The usual rule of thumb is no more than a 30cm unsupported overhang. Given how heavy granite can be, I wouldn't be comfortable with anything more than 25cm which was unsupported.

cyclonebri1

missile wrote: »

I am looking to replace the malamine worktops with granite.

I am concerned that the overhang may need supported?

Do you think Star Galaxy, Steel Grey or Black Pearl would be a good colour choice?

You don't need any advice or confirmation to realise, as you thought, that is too great an overhang.

Talk to your granite supplier, they don't want bad reviews or feedback, and will advise what will work and what won't.

|A pat on the back for Mayfair Granite who have spent hours to fix me up with a difficult sink configuration, :T

missile

Do you have any suggestions on how it may be possible to support a 40 cm overhang without using a leg?

cyclonebri1

missile wrote: »

Do you have any suggestions on how it may be possible to support a 40 cm overhang without using a leg?

You need to talk to the granite supplier you choose, they have to ensure they can guarantee their installation so will have had the issue before,

Leif

missile wrote: »

Do you have any suggestions on how it may be possible to support a 40 cm overhang without using a leg?

There are two obvious answers: A support coming down from the ceiling (yuck), or a projecting plate beneath the granite, either a piece of thick granite, or metal, perhaps with a brace which would not be easily seen.

missile

Leif wrote: »

There are two obvious answers: A support coming down from the ceiling (yuck), or a projecting plate beneath the granite, either a piece of thick granite, or metal, perhaps with a brace which would not be easily seen.

Thanks for your comments.

I am sure I am not the first to encounter this? I was hoping someone could confirm that granite would be strong enough to support that overhang. Perhaps some kind of angle bracket may be the answer.

I shall enquire what a.n.other granite worktop fitting companies recommend.