Countertop Fabrication & Installation

Elite Stone Countertop Design takes a stone countertop through every step, from precise measurements and custom fabrication to professional installation. Based in Dallas, TX, we serve Dallas-Fort Worth and the surrounding areas, residential and commercial, in quartz, granite, marble, quartzite and porcelain. Call (469) 478-0220 for a free estimate.

Countertop Fabrication and Installation in Dallas, TX

Fabrication turns a raw slab into your top: the stone is cut to the shape of your cabinets, the edges are shaped and polished, and the sink, faucet and cooktop openings are cut. Installation sets those pieces level on the cabinets with the seams joined. Our service covers custom fabrication, edge finishing and installation.

Work directly with the fabricator, no contractor in between. Elite Stone is owned by Eduardo Calderon, and the company that measures your kitchen is the one that cuts and sets the stone, so nothing gets lost in between. We bring over 14 years of experience, we are insured with references available, and we offer a warranty on all work.

How the Job Goes, Step by Step

• Free estimate. Call (469) 478-0220 or text (469) 315-6878 with the rough size of the job and the stone you have in mind.
• Measuring. We come to your home for measurements and note anything that changes the job, such as an old tile backsplash that comes off with the top.
• Choosing the slab. Granite, marble and quartzite vary from slab to slab, so choose the slab itself rather than a small sample. Quartz is far more consistent; our quartz countertops page explains why.
• The template. With the cabinets in place, the exact shape of the tops is recorded: every wall, corner, overhang and opening. Walls are rarely straight or square, and the template catches that, so the stone fits the room as built.
• Cutting and edging. The slab is cut to the template, the edges are shaped and polished, and the openings are cut.
• Install day. The old tops come off, the new pieces are set and leveled, and the seams are joined.

Across the trade, fabrication usually follows the template by days to a few weeks, depending on the slab and the size of the job. Ask about timing for your stone at the estimate.

Edges, Cutouts and Seams

The edge profile is the shape of the front edge. The common ones, in plain words:

• Eased. A square edge with the sharp corner softened. Clean and modern.
• Bevel. A small angled cut along the top corner that catches the light.
• Bullnose. A fully rounded edge, soft to bump into, often chosen for vanities and busy family kitchens.
• Ogee. An S-shaped curve, the traditional profile for raised-panel cabinets.
• Mitered. A second strip of stone joined at 45 degrees, so the top looks two or three inches thick. The same joint makes a waterfall end down the side of an island.

An undermount sink hangs under the stone, so its opening is cut and polished smooth and the sink is held with clips fixed to the underside. A drop-in sink sits on top, and its rim hides the cut. Faucet holes are drilled to match your faucet, and a cooktop opening is cut to the size on the cooktop's spec sheet.

Seams are where two pieces meet. A long L-shaped run or a large island often needs one, because slabs only come so big. A fabricator keeps seams away from the sink and cooktop where the layout allows, and lines up the pattern across the joint.

Install Day

A licensed plumber disconnects the sink first. The old countertops come off carefully, so the cabinets and wall stay in good shape, and the new pieces are set on the cabinets. A 3 cm slab usually goes straight onto the cabinet boxes; a 2 cm slab often gets a plywood base for support. Each piece is leveled with shims.

The seams are joined with an adhesive colored to match the stone, pulled flush and cleaned off, so they read as a thin line. The sink is set and secured, and the joint along the wall gets silicone. A licensed plumber reconnects the sink, faucet and disposal, and a cooktop is hooked up by the right trade for gas or electric. Then the work area is cleaned up.

Getting Your Kitchen Ready

• Clear the counters and the cabinet under the sink.
• Check that the cabinets are level and sound. A 3 cm granite top weighs roughly 18 to 20 pounds per square foot, and a cabinet that sags can crack it over time. If the cabinets need replacing, we do cabinet installation too, before the template.
• Choose the sink and faucet before measuring. The opening is cut for that exact sink, so have the model on hand. The same goes for a cooktop.
• Book the plumber for the disconnect and the reconnect.

Planning the whole room? Our kitchen countertops page compares the stones for a working kitchen.

Islands, Fireplaces, Window Sills and More

We do custom fabrication and installation for kitchens, bathrooms, islands, fireplaces and more: bathroom vanities, laundry rooms, window sills, office spaces, reception desks, restaurants and outdoor kitchens. Small and large projects are welcome.

Islands take the most planning. An edge typically overhangs the cabinets by about 1 to 1.5 inches, and a seating overhang is typically 10 to 12 inches; past that, the stone wants brackets or corbels under it. A large island may be longer than one slab, so the seam goes where it is least seen. Window sills and fireplace pieces are small, but their visible edges are finished like a counter edge.

We serve Dallas, Garland and towns across Dallas-Fort Worth. Call (469) 478-0220 for a free estimate.

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