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Granite Countertop Planning
Curved Ogee Countertop Edge
Custom granite countertops are becoming a standard in most American households and are consistently ranked as one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. They are easy to maintain and they are the most durable surface you can use for kitchen countertops. You can never go wrong with adding granite countertops to your home.
Standard granite countertops usually cost $50-100 per square foot installed, depending on the type of granite selected and the difficulty of installation. Granite Countertop installation and fabrication costs can significantly affect the final price of your new granite countertops. Generally, the more complex the shape of the countertop and particularly the shape of the finished countertop edges, the higher the price will be. Fortunately, a standard polished edge makes an excellent appearance and most customers choose this standard. We have several custom granite countertop edge patterns.
(Click here to see available edge designs)
One of the most difficult tasks for granite countertop customers is selecting the granite color that will look best in their kitchens. The Virtual Granite Kitchen tool lets you choose from among 30 different granite colors, wall colors, cabinet colors and appliance colors to find the best choice of granite for your kitchen. Match the kitchen colors to your home’s kitchen and then click each granite color to see how the granite color matches you kitchen's decor. For answers to your questions, please call Megan at 706-283-8009. We will be happen to make your kitchen dreams come true.
Granite countertops are usually polished to a high gloss finish. The price of the granite countertop includes the cost of transportation, making field measurements and templates, cutting, polishing, delivery, and final installation. The total material required is determined by the layout and the amount of waste. The fabricator will try to lay out each job so as to minimize waste yet maximize the natural beauty of the veining and pattern. Keep in mind that sink and cook top cutouts, or waste from curves are counted in the square footage cost. 
Use the estimate worksheet to help you estimate the square feet countertop area in your kitchen. I will give you a visual idea of how to measure and calculate the amount of granite required for your granite countertops. Your application may be somewhat different but you will be able to relate it to your kitchen countertops or bath vanities. The main idea is to understand the standard depth of the countertops is 26”, plus the back splash (4-6”), and to know that cutouts like a sink or a rounded bar top will be included in the cost. When you have these measurements, you can figure the approximate square feet of granite it will take for your granite countertop project. Granite prices are quoted by the square foot and each color or pattern will vary in price. The more figure in the granite and the harder it is to find, the more it costs.
After you calculate the square feet of countertop space, and select a color of granite, we can give you the cost per square foot of the selected granite and you will have an approximate cost for the installation with standard edges. Remember, this is just an estimate and an installer will come to your home to calculate the exact square footage before he begins work. Taller splashes, fancy edges or special cuts will make the cost greater. Non standard edges add $10-25 per linear foot of countertop.
Countertop Site Preparation
On new construction, the base cabinets must be permanently anchored in place before a template can be made. On a remodel project, existing tops may be removed prior to measurement. Any sinks, faucets, cook tops, or any other item that requires a cutout or a hole in the top must be on site and readily available at the time the template is made. The fabricator may need to take some items with him to complete the fabrication.
Please note that any delay in acquiring the accessories may also delay the installation. The countertop installer will not be responsible for connecting or moving of dishwashers, cook tops, or plumbing (except installation of sinks purchased from T&J Granite Countertops, and no changes can be made once the installer takes his measurements and makes the template. All cuts are final; it is impossible to reattach a piece of granite that has been cut from the slab. Additionally, once the granite is glued in place on the cabinets, moving it is very difficult and risks damaging the cabinets.
At the time of installation of your new countertops, the old countertops and any appliances, like cook tops or sinks that are in the way of the installers, must be disconnected and moved out of the kitchen. Our installers are not certified plumbers or electricians, so for your safety, they are not allowed to disconnect or reconnect appliances or sinks. If you purchase a sink from Bodnar & Sons Marble & Granite, we will install the sink for you but will not connect the plumbing or faucets.
Sinks for Granite Countertops
T&J Granite Countertops features Levi Sinks, Composite Sinks, Bar Sinks, Kitchen Sinks, and Decorative and Custom Accessories. We can help you match your new granite or quartz kitchen countertops and vanities with the perfect sink and accessories. We have a variety of farmhouse sinks, drop-in sinks and under mount sinks for the kitchen, as well as the beautiful glass and stone vessel sinks.
Proper Sink Installation - T&J Granite Countertops takes no shortcuts when mounting sinks to granite countertops. We do not just glue the sink to the bottom of the countertop like many companies do, but professionally install your sink using steel clip mounts, securing the sink, and allowing you to easily remove the sink if necessary for plumbing problems, or to change the sink at a later date. This is just one of the extra steps that T&J Granite Countertops takes to provide better service to our customers.
Below are some of the many sinks available for your countertops.
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Most people install new sinks when when they upgrade or remodel their kitchens and bathrooms. There are two types of sinks commonly used with granite countertops, refereed to as drop-in and under mount. The drop-in sink has a top rim and it sets down into the countertop. The under mount sink is glued or bolted underneath the countertop. Sinks may be stainless steel, composite, or a number of other materials. When choosing a sink, it is vitally important to make certain that the sink will fit in the cabinet in which it is to be mounted. Keep in mind that the cabinet must always be wider than the sink, i.e. a 30" sink will not fit in a 30" cabinet. There must also be ample room available for the faucet of your choice and any other accessories you may select. We carry a complete line of porcelain and stainless steel sinks for any application.
The photos show an under mount sink on left and drop-in sink on right.
T&J Granite Countertops fabricates and installs granite countertops, quartz countertops Dupont Zodiaq, Cambria CaesarStone, SileStone, IceStone Countertops for Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Greenville, Anderson, Cashiers, Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Lake Toxaway, and Highlands, and other cities in North Georgia, Southeast North Carolina, and South Carolina. We also are dealers for Levi sinks, Blanco sinks, granite cleaners and sealers. We provide quartz and granite countertop installation in residential and commercial buildings for new construction or kitchen remodeling. Thank you for choosing T&J Granite Countertops!
T&J Granite Countertops
PO Box 6298
Elberton, Georgia
Phone 706-283-8009
FAX 706-283-8011
mwillis@tjcountertops.com
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