Granite Worktops - Truth, Lies and misinformation

docdan

Hi again
ive just spoken to the fitters & they say yes they are prepared to fit granite for people whom have already purchased it from other sources !!
so yes they are independant fitters
Alan m I have been to quite a few showrooms with the cnc polished sink cut outs & they are no better than the one these chaps did on-site .
they had a Big CNC type router that they used if it was possible to upload this picture from my computer you would see !

any way just in case any one is interested vie w their web www your-granitefitted.com & online granite worktops they did a good job of mine !

Anne3333

Wondered if Alan M had heard of the granite I am about to order, Pretoria and whether he knows anything about it? The granite yard told me it was from South Africa, yet online I have read it is from India. Thanks
Oh and sorry to sound ignorant, but what is a CNC?

cyclonebri1

docdan wrote: »

Hi again
ive just spoken to the fitters & they say yes they are prepared to fit granite for people whom have already purchased it from other sources !!
so yes they are independant fitters
!

Have you read the get out clauses, ie, at your own risk, plus their charges neven if it breaks.
Seriously that is not an option.

Alan_M_2

Anne3333 wrote: »

Wondered if Alan M had heard of the granite I am about to order, Pretoria and whether he knows anything about it? The granite yard told me it was from South Africa, yet online I have read it is from India. Thanks
Oh and sorry to sound ignorant, but what is a CNC?

It's name certainly suggests it originates in SA, if you like it and it's what you're after, does it make any difference from where it's quarried?

CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control.

They are large computer controlled machines that are used to machine manufacture material to a vey high degree of tollerance.

Here is a video showing the process, using scant (full slab) material.

Imagine trying to do this on site.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYEBQP7DyFs

Anne3333

Thank you Alan, it makes no difference at all where it is from, I am just interested to know and thought you may have come across it.
That was an interesting video on CNC (Computer Numerical Control), thanks for posting the link.
Regards

ryder72

Thanks Alan.

Thats a very good video for anyone who hasn't seen this in operation. Humans simply cannot replicate the accuracy and consistency of CNC machines and some of the extra cost seen on worktops fabricated on CNC's goes towards the quality achieved from CNC machines.

I have never seen hand cut/polished stone achieve the quality that CNC's will.

cyclonebri1

Plus can you imagine anyone trying to carry out onsite cutting/fitting in wind and rain and in proximity to neighbours etc etc, it has to be a very 2nd choice option, , certainly smacks of it being done to a very tight budget supplier wise and asks the question of just how much infracstructure there is to their buisiness, and another good reason to go and visit.

Alan_M_2

On site fitting has it's place and is very viable.

However, in most cases the kitchen design determines if this is vaible or not.

BigRick

Can you suggest some companies near High Wycombe in Bucks please? Im just in the process of fitting a kitchen but think I would have to get someone in to do postformed worktops - by the time I factor in this cost, granite doesnt seem like a bad option - maybe double the price, but 10 times the impact!

Alan_M_2

BigRick wrote: »

Can you suggest some companies near High Wycombe in Bucks please? Im just in the process of fitting a kitchen but think I would have to get someone in to do postformed worktops - by the time I factor in this cost, granite doesnt seem like a bad option - maybe double the price, but 10 times the impact!

Have a quick look through this thread, there are a number firms recommended who will all be able to help.

If you just want a ballpark figure - a rough idea of costs without having to go through a full quote then take a look here:-

http://www.uk-kitchen-worktops.co.uk/quickquote