tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632870522135690545.post750973736560610932..comments2024-03-10T17:29:45.525-06:00Comments on The Granite Gurus: The Making of a Showcase Home: Part 2. Templates & Slab DeliverySteph@TheGraniteGurushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06671867680855126655noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632870522135690545.post-45006092309461308032011-02-24T13:37:56.240-07:002011-02-24T13:37:56.240-07:00Hi Kelly-
The Squak is really cool, I just try to ...Hi Kelly-<br />The Squak is really cool, I just try to be really clear about what it is since it's definitely not for everyone.<br /><br />Yes, we create the templates with strips of wood. We like to use the wood over measurements because as you know, cabinets and walls are never square. This allows us to tweak the counters accordingly and get a much more custom fit. Also, we like wood because when you lay them on the slabs the customer can see exactly what their countertop is going to look like.Steph@TheGraniteGurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671867680855126655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632870522135690545.post-24374150552514651612011-02-24T09:30:46.780-07:002011-02-24T09:30:46.780-07:00I just read Part 1 - LOVE these countertop product...I just read Part 1 - LOVE these countertop products! I'm all about character and patina and texture, so the Squawk Mountain Stone with the divets especially appeals to me. Love the thickness and the simple square edge too. It all adds to the authentic stone look.<br /><br />So you actually create the template with strips of wood? I've never seen templates done like that. What are the advantages of this method over taking the measurements?<br /><br />Looking forward to reading Part 3 :-)K&B by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581765778332754970noreply@blogger.com