Hi Tom,

I really like the New Giallo Veneziano granite for kitchen countertops. It comes in prefab. The only problem is I can’t find a prefab slab big enough to cover an island that is 4′X6′ . This is a problem with most prefab granite places I’ve gone to. I’ve heard that you don’t normally try to seam two 26″ wide pieces together. Can you offer any solutions or places that carry larger prefab slabs? I went to one warehouse that had only 3 types of granite slabs that measured 52″X96″ but not in the colors I liked.

Thanks, Gina

Hello Gina,

I’m not a big fan of pre-fabricated granite tops as I mentioned in my article. I don’t think you would pay too much more to select a nice slab and have it made like a custom job.

Since you only need 1 slab, check with granite distributors and ask if they have any ‘Orphan slabs’ that they are discounting. This is common and you can save a lot of money. Basically, an orphan slab is one slab left from a full bundle. Since it no longer has a matching slab from the same bundle, it is usually discounted close to their cost. Also check around for a nice small fabricator to do the work for you. December is a great month to get a deal because business is the slowest. Try www.GraniteStock.com.

Best wishes,
Tom Cordova

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