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An Overview of the Stone Countertop Installation Process

Pick-Up

The installer’s first step of the countertop installation is picking up the stone pieces from the shop. The pieces are loaded into an A-frame in the installer’s truck and secured tightly with either clamps or rope straps.

Delivery

The driver transports the pieces and the installers to the customer’s destination. Given the sheer weight of the stone pieces, it’s critical that the driver take his or her time, ensuring that all turns are taken smoothly so as not to risk tipping the A-frame one way or the other.

Arrival

The pieces and the installers arrive to their destination. The first step is backing the truck up to line with the home’s entrance. Installers will commonly carry a portable ramp along with their installation supplies. The ramp hooks onto the back of the truck and extends directly into a home’s door (if applicable), allowing the installers to skip entrance steps if there are any. Once the truck and ramp are stationed well, the installers will inspect the entryway and the kitchen, mapping out how they will carry the pieces into the kitchen.

Placement

It’s time for the installation team to carry the pieces into the kitchen. The difficulty of this stage depends entirely on the installation at hand. Some entryways are entirely linear, simply a flat path consisting of a few steps which lead directly into the kitchen. In other cases, the installation team must walk several flights of stairs with a variety of sharp curves in order to get the pieces to the kitchen. Once the installers get to the kitchen with the pieces, they gently lay them down over their specified location.

Preparation

Once all of the pieces are roughly placed where they will be installed, the installers will prepare themselves to finish the job. This includes protecting the home’s flooring with tarps and measuring the pieces to verify how much their nosing’s exceed from the cabinet faces.

Installation

When it comes to gluing the pieces onto the cabinets, installers typically lift the pieces up at an angle while another installer places spots of silicone glue along the countertop. The sink is adhered to the material with a layer of silicone and/or epoxy glue. If the countertop features joints between pieces, installers will fill them with an epoxy glue of the same color as the material.

Wrapping Up

The countertop is given a final wipe and inspection once completed. If the material requires a sealer, the installer will apply it. The customer is given directions on how to maintain the countertop and the countertop is finally ready for every day, long-term use.

Reviews

From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

Carter C.