Glass, Mirror and Metal Backsplashes Over Stone Counters: Joints
Glass, mirror and metal backsplashes over a stone counter: the deck-to-wall gap, the sealant joint, and why neutral-cure silicone protects stone and mirror.
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Stone Fabrication News & Guides
Expert tips, how-to guides, and industry news for stone fabrication professionals. Learn about granite, marble, quartz countertop fabrication, tool maintenance, and shop management.
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Side Splashes and End Returns in Stone: Heights, Miters and Caulk
Side splashes and end returns in stone backsplashes: standard heights, mitered vs. butt corners, scribing to the wall, and the caulk line that keeps water out.
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Metamerism and Slab Color Shifts: Yard vs. Kitchen Light
Metamerism explained for stone fabricators: why a slab looks different at the yard, in the showroom and in a finished kitchen, and how to document it.
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Stone for Greek and Mediterranean Restaurants: Lemon, Oil, Grill Heat
Choosing stone for Greek and Mediterranean restaurants: lemon and vinegar etching, olive oil absorption, grill heat, and NSF-compliant prep counters today.
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Stone for Multigenerational Homes: Two Kitchens, Shared Baths and Wear
Stone for multigenerational homes: ADA counter heights, shared bath wear, low-vision edge contrast, and finishes that match kitchens built years apart.
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Triple Pencil and Stacked Edge Profiles: Build-Up and Polish
Triple pencil and stacked edge profiles for countertops: build-up options, router bit sequencing, hand-finishing coves, and which stones hold the detail.
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Tenax Aggressive Diamond Brushes (Fickert L140) Spotlight
Tenax Aggressive Diamond Brushes in the 14 cm Fickert L140 format: grit sequence, Fickert-format machines, and leathered/antique texturing on dense granite.
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How to Cut a Prado Outlet Hole in Quartz and Stone Countertops
Prado unifit single outlet cutout sizes for quartz and stone countertops, thickness limits, CNC versus countersink core bit, and a test-first drilling routine.
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Pot Filler Faucets in Stone Backsplashes: Core Bit Drilling Guide
Plan and drill pot filler holes in stone backsplashes: rough-in coordination, hole placement near edges and seams, wet diamond core bits, and sealing joints.
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Prep Sinks in Stone Islands: Sizing, Placement and Cutouts
Plan island prep sinks in stone: NKBA landing-area guidance, cutout layout, corner radius, seams, cooktop spacing, sink support and undermount vs drop-in.
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Stone Surfaces for Food Banks and Community Pantries
How to specify, fabricate and install stone and quartz remnant counters for food banks and pantries: Food Code surfaces, ADA heights, edges and seams.
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Stone for Galley Kitchens: Clearances, Seams and Light
Stone countertops for galley kitchens and narrow apartments: aisle clearances, seam placement, slab weight, and light-reflecting finishes for tight runs.
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Wax, Crayon and Gum Stains on Stone: Freeze, Lift and Poultice Steps
Removing candle wax, crayon and chewing gum from marble, granite and quartz: the freeze-and-lift method, poultice follow-up, dye transfer and solvent limits.
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