Our five-step process takes you from first contact right through to installation
Developed over years in the stone fabrication business, our five-step process makes choosing and installing your new stone benchtop, vanity or other feature simple.
Once we've talked through your options and you've accepted the quote, your stone will be selected. You'll get a completed job specification sheet at which point a 50% deposit is required. The deposit secures your stone so you can be sure you will receive your preferred option.
Step Three - Template sign off and confirmation
At this stage we'll book a site visit to measure and create a template for your benchtop which specifies the placement and number of joins, and confirms the type and colour of the stone. You will need to sign off on this template before we proceed. Once the template is signed off, we'll arrange an installation date which is usually 8-10 working days later.
A week prior to your scheduled installation, our friendly operations manager will contact you to confirm the time our team will be on-site to install. Please ensure the area is free from obstructions and allow up to a working day for your benchtop to be fully installed.
Things to consider before ordering to make sue you get the best stone benchtop for your home
When you are ordering your new benchtop, there are a few things to consider. Our team will talk these through with you as part of the ordering process.
Top tips for choosing your new benchtop
- Consider the size of your kitchen - small kitchens are better suited to a light-coloured benchtop. For large kitchens, you can experiment with dark colours.
- Take samples of other elements - matching your benchtop with your cabinets and floor is important for a cohesive finish. Take samples of your cabinets, tiles and flooring if possible to help you match colours and styles. You should also consider the lighting and how the stone will look in different lights.
- Take photos and take notes - a camera, phone or notepad can save you the stress of forgetting which colours and styles you like when you leave the factory. Every slab is unique, therefore taking photos for a reference purpose can be useful.
Frequently asked questions about caring for stone benchtops
We recommend you clean your stone benchtop with hot soapy water or a special stone benchtop cleaner.
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Solid Stone NZ Ltd recommends you clean your engineered benchtop with hot soapy water. Please ask us about care instructions.
Stone is tough but sometimes chipping the edge of your benchtop can happen. If you do experience chipping please call us and we will arrange for one of our team to come and repair the chip.
