Resources
Read before you sign.
Plain guides for homeowners, builders and designers: what a countertop costs, what happens on template day, how to care for each stone, and what to clear before install.
Guides
Countertop Buyer's Guide
What to decide first, from material and thickness to edge, sink and seams, before you pick a slab.
Open the guide →Material Comparison Chart
Granite, quartz, quartzite, marble and porcelain compared on heat, scratches, stains, sealing, outdoor use, look and relative cost.
Open the guide →Edge Profile Guide
How to choose an edge for the way you use the counter, and what a mitered or laminated edge means for the slab.
Open the guide →Sink and Cutout Guide
Undermount, drop-in, farmhouse, vessel and integrated sinks, and what each cutout asks of the stone around it.
Open the guide →Care Guide by Material
Daily cleaning, sealing and the few things to keep off each material, written for the counter you already have.
Open the guide →How to Measure Your Countertops for an Estimate
A tape measure and a rough sketch are enough for a first number, and this is how to take the measurements we ask for.
Open the guide →Commercial Countertop Guide
Countertops for restaurants, bars, offices and hotels: which materials take the traffic and how the install fits around your hours.
Open the guide →Builder and Remodeler Program Guide
How we work with builders, remodelers, designers and property managers on repeat countertop jobs, from takeoff to install.
Open the guide →Tools
Checklists that run in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to us.
Countertop Square Footage Estimator
Enter the length and depth of each run and island to get the square footage we ask about on the estimate.
Use the tool → ToolInstall-Ready Checklist
What has to be done before template day and install day, from cabinets and sinks to clearing the counters.
Use the tool →Rather ask us directly?
Check the FAQ for quick answers, or contact us directly.