Seeking Company to Install Granite Tile Countertops

Hello T.! I highly recommend A & A Marble, Rick Zuppa, ###-###-####. He is my #1 granite guy that I use in my business (interior decorating). He is extremely reasonable.

I also recommend doing granite slabs rather than tile. You will be much happier with the results as will potential buyers in the future. Rick is very affordable. If you need help selecting a slab at Dal Tile, give me a call ###-###-####.

Best Wishes,

D. R.
Richardson, TX

I used this company and was very happy with the service and price: http://graysonstone.com/ Even today, two years later, I recommend them. Their bottom line price was resonable and I still have not found what I purchased to be out of line when comparing to other companies. They were clean, did what they said, etc.

The company, Seconds and surplus is also great! I used them for my bar counters. They dont have installers. So you pick a piece and they have people that you contact to install it for you. They are great if you are experienced and/or you do not have a lot of hundreds of feet of counter space. I am sure you can do big kitchens there. I just was not experienced enough to.

Granite tiles is the cheapest if you can maintain the grout. Changing tile direction makes it look more custom. I had them in a previous house.

The installers are not the problem when choosing granite pieces. When I researched, I learned a lot about the rip-offs that can be associated with granite which is already expensive. There are different widths, the colors, the design of the edges all have different costs which people don't always explain. The 2" is cheaper but then the edge design charge to make it look good is extra so you might as well upgrade to the 3". Some colors are more expensive than others. Some people are able to live with a color that is $10 a foot cheaper. The most common is Saint Celica and is the cheapest price/foot.

I don't know how other installers operate but Grayson sent me to the company they purchase from and I was able to pick out an exact piece of granite based on the veins, the patterns, etc. based on what my tastes were. Granite is as unique as a diamond or other God (nature)made mineral and I thought it was great to pick the piece I liked. Then Grayson shaped it.

Good luck! It was kind of nerve racking for me, but it was worth the time I invested. This was not an impulse purchase for me, but I get so many compliments on what I chose. Most people even think I changed my cabinets because the counters made the cabinets look new and different.

Total Design on Granite and Marble (or Marble and Granite) just did ours last month and they look beautiful! Kelly M. was our sales lady and she was he best.

Hi, T.. We are looking to upgrade our kitchen as well. We are still at the decision stage as to doing a granite slab or granite tiles. There is quite a price difference. Although I know this is not your question...... we are being by everyone that you will always get your money back (and then some) on improvements like that in a kitchen. I will be watching your responses for company recommendations.

C. S

T.,

My other half is in Building and remodeling. He is very good at what he does and of course shops vendors around town. I have granite counter tops in our house and absoutely love them. There is no other way to go in my opinion. Depending on what you want done you can either call the company yourself or you can call us. I will give you both numbers so you can decide. I know the granite co has installers but as to the cost of them verses us I am not sure. However i do know that Robert (my other half) would be more then happy to assist you in any wayeven if you just have some questions. Good Luck!

Robert ###-###-####

Onis Stone ###-###-####

Tell them Robert Brown sent you.

M.

Hello T.,
Call Ralph at ###-###-####. He is very reasonable and dependable as well.

Thank you