Preparing to Replace Your Kitchen Countertops? Read This First.

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The thought of making your kitchen perfect is somewhat of a burden because there are a lot of moving parts when it comes to a project so important. Your kitchen weighs heavily on the way that your house looks overall, so of course you want it to look and feel right.

When it comes to remodeling your kitchen and replacing your countertops, the last thing we want at Washington Marble Works is for our customers to feel overwhelmed or filled with dread. In order to make the kitchen countertop replacement process a bit easier to handle, we put together this article that details everything that you can expect.

If you’re planning to replace your kitchen countertops, take a look at this article in order to feel more at ease about what you’re getting into.

Before You Start, Consider This . . .

Before diving into a project, it’s a good idea to ask yourself some questions. Having the answers to these questions at the forefront of your mind will make the process a lot simpler for you and the installers.

Here are the questions:

1. How do I feel about the material of my current countertop?

2. What’s my budget for countertop replacement?

3. Would I like my new countertop to be low maintenance, or does it not matter to me?

These answers will help you pick out what’s next: the material of your countertop.

Countertop Materials

The most crucial choice you have to make surrounds picking the countertop material that you’ll use for your replacement. Deciding on the material also decides how much money you’re putting into the project, maintenance costs and labor during the life of your countertop, and the lifespan of your replacement.

If you’re pleased with the material that you already have and are just in need of an update, this isn’t a decision that you have to spend much time on. But if you’re searching for something new, we’ve got plenty of quality options in our showroom at Washington Marble Works—materials such as the following:

Granite

If you’re looking for a material that’s durable and tough, look no further than granite. If you reseal granite according to the correct timeline, it will last in your home for generations. It’s also available in a wide variety of colors, styles, and patterns, making it a versatile style choice for your new kitchen.

Marble

When people see marble, they think of class and sophistication. It brings a feeling of luxury to any kitchen that it’s installed into, and while it requires a bit more maintenance and care than your average natural stone, it returns the favor with its beauty and lasting quality.

Quartz

Quartz can be manufactured to look just like natural stone, but it’s actually an engineered stone that comes with a fraction of the maintenance that natural stone calls for. It can be counted on to offer the benefits of natural stone with a price that’s a little kinder.

Quartzite

Quartzite is one of the hardest materials out there; it’s even harder than granite. It comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns and is known for its easy maintenance—making it a great choice for homes that house busy families.

Your Kitchen as a Whole

When you’re starting from scratch with a new remodel, you can begin at the countertops and work your way around the rest of the room. But when your only project is a countertop replacement, you’ve got to consider the rest of your kitchen before choosing the first material that catches your eye in order to make sure that it matches the aesthetics, color scheme, and overall vibe.

Measurements

Obviously, your countertop should fit in its new space perfectly—a good fit is what helps to make the room come together. In order to get the correct measurements, split your countertops into rectangular sections; this will make it easier. If your countertop is curved, you can still measure sections as rectangles using the widest point of the curve. Don’t forget to include your ledges when measuring a square section!

Installation

When it comes to countertop installation, no two jobs are the same when it comes to timing. A good installer places the quality of work over quickness, so we encourage you not to rush the process!

The ballpark range of timing is this: small kitchens take anywhere from three to five hours, and large kitchens can take up to seven hours. But the exact time depends on the material you choose and the team completing the installation.

Your Countertop Replacement

With all of this information under your belt, we hope that you’re less likely to get overwhelmed by the process of countertop replacement. As always, if you have any questions or would like to request a quote, give us a call at (253) 201-2648.

How We Install Your Countertops in Sumner, WA

Our process starts with an in-home consultation to discuss your kitchen design. Once we know what you’re looking for, we’ll take a template of your current counters, and you’ll get the chance to personally select the stone that we’ll use for the project.

Every countertop from Washington Marble Works is custom made by a professional stone fabricator. We’ll use the latest masonry technology to get clear lines and smooth bevels. And since we know how beautiful natural stone is, we’ll cut every piece to show off its pattern in the best possible light.

Our installation team is skillful and professional. After your counters have been created, we’ll personally deliver them to your home and install them in your kitchen. If changes need to be made, we’ll complete them on-site – making sure your appointment day is never wasted.

The team at Washington Marble Works is excited to fabricate and install your next set of natural stone counters. Whether you live in Sumner or another part of Washington, contact us to learn more about the services we provide.

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