Before a stone is installed in your home, the slab has been on quite a journey. For a natural stone such as granite and marble, the slab originated in a quarry and took quite a trip to end up in one of our showrooms. This blog focuses on the final part of the journey – from our showroom to the fabricator and then to your home.
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As an importer and wholesaler of natural stone, quartz and porcelain, our showrooms display a wide variety of stone including natural stones such as granite, marble, quartzite and soapstone as well as quartz and porcelain. You choose the stone that suits your taste, project and budget and for natural stones, you will select the specific slabs for your project. Then as a wholesaler, we work with your fabricator to coordinate delivery from our showroom to them. Once delivered, the fabricator begins their magic.
Fabrications begins with templating. For this blog, let’s assume your project is a kitchen renovation. Your kitchen is measured in great detail to determine overall dimensions, where the kitchen sink cut out will be, dimensions for the cooktop and faucet, identification of seam locations if multiple slabs will be fabricated and any additional details unique to your kitchen that affect the countertop fabrication.
Back in the fabrication shop, the template is created and then laid on top of your stone. Final recommendations may be made for your signoff on the layout of the stone. Your stone is then cut. Some stones are cut with industrial diamond-tipped blades or with water jets, often a press cut drill is used to create the faucet openings. Then, the inside edges of the sink are finished. After the cutting and finishing is complete, if needed, sealing is completed.
Then the exciting milestone of installation happens! Your fabricator carefully installs your countertops. They fit them in precisely and snugly with careful accuracy, making sure the job is complete and to your satisfaction. Cleaning and polishing reveals the beauty of your new countertops!
Now the stone’s journey continues as you enjoy your kitchen countertops for many years. Let the memories begin!
If you are starting the journey of remodeling a kitchen, please visit one of our showrooms to browse the surfaces waiting to finish their journey. We’re sure you’ll find natural stone, quartz or porcelain that is just right for your taste, your budget and your project. We look forward to working with you and your fabricator as your stone finishes its journey. If you missed the blog on the first part of the journey, you can read it here.
Wholesale countertops might seem like a good bargain. In reality, they have many flaws. Internet design forums are filled with complaints from homeowners who made the mistake of spending money on wholesale countertops and are now stuck with a poor-quality surface.
Today, we’ll take a look at the various issues with wholesale countertops as well as red flags you should look out for when shopping for quartz countertops.
There are many different types of wholesale countertops out there, the most common being wholesale solid surface countertops and wholesale quartz countertops.
In both cases, low-grade manufacturers are attempting to fool you into believing premium surfaces can be yours for suspiciously low rates.
Let’s look at specific problems you’re likely to find with each of the common types of wholesale kitchen countertops.
The quartz countertop manufacturing process requires a high degree of expertise. At Caesarstone, our quartz countertop quality standards are extremely high. While our prices are highly competitive (more on this later), they also represent the quality you’ll receive.
When you buy cheap quartz countertops wholesale, however, you will likely find the following issues:
These quality issues should be particularly troubling in light of the next challenge you face when buying quartz slabs wholesale.
At Caesarstone, we’re so confident in our work that we offer lifetime warranties. When you buy quartz slabs wholesale, manufacturers don’t afford you the same level of care. You may find you get no warranty at all – or a policy that’s full of restrictions and doesn’t actually cover you for any of the issues you’re likely to run into.
As with buying quartz countertops wholesale, ultra-cheap wholesale solid surface countertops lack quality and durability. There are some other issues specific to wholesale solid surface countertops as well, though.
Wholesale solid surface countertops often come from China, where environmental standards in manufacturing are much lower than here in the United States.
Additionally, wholesale solid surface countertops need to be shipped to the United States, unlike higher-quality countertops produced here.
As you’ve probably noticed, the most common wholesale kitchen countertops are made from materials that consumers deem desirable and even luxurious. It’s a tale as old as time. The promise of luxury for almost no money.
Buying granite and quartz wholesale pose many of the same issues but the former is particularly concerning given how inferior even premium granite is to quartz.
Even high-grade granite is extremely porous and needs to be resealed as often as twice yearly. Otherwise, the surface will soak up stains with ease.
With wholesale granite countertops, that issue is magnified. You’ll end up with a surface that stains and soaks up moisture remarkably easily. Repairing granite is very costly and it’s an expense you will certainly deal with if you cheap out on it.
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Quartz countertop benefits number in the dozens. It’s undoubtedly the best countertop material available – and it may not be as expensive as you think.
Sure, with an upfront cost between $40 and $150+ per square foot, it surpasses the likes of laminate. But a quality quartz countertop is more than worth it in light of the following benefits.
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Buying solid surface, granite, and quartz wholesale will result in you replacing your kitchen countertops frequently. If you forgo buying kitchen countertops wholesale and instead purchase a quality quartz surface from Caesarstone, however, your countertop will last you a lifetime.
When you buy kitchen countertops wholesale, maintenance can be a headache. The surfaces often stain much easier than premium quartz countertops. You may find that you need to de-stain them more often, which quickly becomes a headache.
When you buy quartz countertops wholesale, you’re not adding resale value to your home. In fact, buying kitchen island countertops wholesale acts as a deterrent against prospective buyers. You won’t recoup money spent buying or maintaining wholesale quartz kitchen countertops, costing you in the long run.
Now that you have a good idea of the downsides to buying kitchen island countertops wholesale, here are a few tips for fitting premium quartz countertops into your budget.
Of all the rooms in your home, the kitchen has the biggest impact on resale value. That doesn’t mean every kitchen upgrade is worth the price tag, though. Choosing the right countertop is key. Scale back on these areas to ensure you get a quality countertop:
Understandably, quartz countertop installers will typically charge you more to remove and dispose of your existing countertops. If your existing countertops are a material like laminate, you can easily remove them yourself. This is especially true if you do plan to replace the cabinets as well.
After the kitchen, the master bathroom is the second most important room when it comes to your home’s resale value. If you’re planning on installing quartz countertops there (or anywhere else, for that matter), consider combining the projects to save money overall.
Caesarstone pioneered the quartz surfacing movement and continues to dominate the industry by delivering uncompromising performance. Caesarstone countertop materials are extremely durable, scratch, stain and crack resistant, nonporous, mold and mildew resistant, consistent, and low maintenance.
The following are some major differences between Caesarstone quartz countertops and low-quality quartz:
When considering buying low-quality quartz surface slabs, you are entering the unknown. Many companies aren’t strictly quartz. They sell all types of different stones, from low-quality granite and marble to travertine and onyx, along with holiday décor, apparel and electronics.
Caesarstone has perfected one material and offers one of the widest spectrums of colors, design options, and applications in the industry. The slab composition is precise, and each and every slab goes through a rigorous inspection process and is imprinted with our trademark zigzag for identification.
Wholesale quartz kitchen countertops can cost as low as $50 per square meter. That’s about $5 per square foot. That’s the definition of ‘too good to be true.’
One of the most common sources of wholesale quartz countertops is Alibaba, which will ship the surface to you from overseas. In other words, you won’t even be able to inspect it – and installation is your responsibility to arrange.
Contact us to discuss your requirements of wholesale quartzite slabs. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.