Five steps to the perfect quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

You've made the decision to install your new quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford and now the journey begins. Affordable Granite suggest you consider the following five basic steps, ensuring the project runs smoothly from the start through to the final completion.

1.  Decide on a budget

Choosing quartz for your kitchen work surfaces ion Guildford will be a long-term investment, but nevertheless you may well have a limited budget. The option of selecting a stock material should still give a wide colour range, providing a cost-effective worktop without sacrificing quality. If you have an open budget, the choice available in the bespoke or premium collections of quartz can be vast.

2.  Make a plan

Determine the function of the space, the compatibility within the home lifestyle and the interior design scheme. Draw up a plan of the layout with dimensions and sketches of where the base units are positioned, indicating the areas where cut-outs will be required to allow for the sinks, hobs, taps or kitchen accessories. Will you require any splashbacks or upstands and does the kitchen have an under-mounted sink? Do you want the window sills to match the worktops? Giving as much detail as possible will result in a more accurate initial estimate. Confirm that the prices are transparent in the final quotation, with no hidden extras, such as polishing or templating.   

3.  Ensure you choose a reputable supplier

Entrusting the installation of your quartz kitchen worktops to experienced and reputable tradesmen is imperative. The manufacture and finishing of the stone should have undergone diligent quality control and be supported by skilled craftsmanship throughout the entire project. Genuine customer testimonials or recommendations are a good indication of the level of service.

4.  Select your quartz

Personally previewing the range of quartz is advisable whenever possible to check the quality and also to ensure you choose the perfect slab to create the desired aesthetics within the kitchen zone, or focal harmony with an open plan living space.  Providing the quartz is from the same batch, the colour and pattern should be consistent throughout the slabs.

5.  Templating and installation

Templating is essential prior to fabrication of the worktops to ensure a perfect fit during installation. This will take place within your home where precise measurements and mock-ups are made of your quartz kitchen worktops, ready for the final cutting and polishing of the surfaces, followed by the final installation.  

The dedicated and highly experienced in-house Affordable Granite team go beyond the basics to deliver a professional service which is second to none, keeping customers fully informed at ever step.   Call us today on 01293 863992 to speak with a member of our team.

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A forecast for the finest granite kitchen worktops in Guildford

Have you become dissatisfied with a kitchen which has outlived its purpose and is no longer compatible with your present lifestyle? The forecast is bright for the finest granite kitchen worktops in Guildford, bringing a new sense of style and practicality to an outdated space. So why choose granite over alternative work surfaces?

The rising popularity of granite for domestic use in the kitchen is due to the combination of visual appeal, longevity and practicality. This natural stone, extracted from beneath the Earth's surface provides a stunning tapestry of colour and patterns, which not only compliments any interior design scheme but also frequently becomes the focal feature in the kitchen. 

The mineral content generally consists of mica, quartz and feldspars, which determine the veining and colour palette, unique to the global location from which the slabs have been quarried. When the stone is sealed during fabrication the porosity of the surface is reduced, resulting in the ideal platform for hygienic food preparation which is easily maintained by re-treating at regular intervals.

How is it possible to stay within budget, but still achieve your vision of your perfect kitchen? Affordable Granite in Surrey have built strong trading relationships with suppliers of quality stone and by purchasing in bulk the savings can be of significant benefit for customers, without sacrificing quality for price.

The installation of a new kitchen or the re-fit of an existing one takes careful planning as you will be making a long-term investment. Having have chosen the granite slabs to create the right ambiance for a show-stopping kitchen, Affordable Granite's team of skilled craftsmen are dedicated to ensuring all aspects of the installation are completed to the highest standards, delivering the finished kitchen worktops which are exactly as you've wished for.

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Modern chic or vintage vibe for quartz kitchen worktops in Crawley

Remodelling your kitchen or installing an entirely new one may well be the biggest investment you make, second only to purchasing your home. If the project seems somewhat daunting you may be looking for reassurance that your quartz kitchenworktops in Crawley will be a wise choice and compatible with your lifestyle. Affordable Granite can provide impartial advice to ensure you make the right decisions and achieve the desired affect, both practical and visual.

The horizontal aspect of the kitchen work surfaces generally have the greatest impact visually, with the potential to create the wow factor and to set the overall theme within the available space. Quartz kitchen worktops are extremely versatile, bringing design schemes together, whether that is modern chic or a vintage vibe.

Although quartz won't have the uniqueness of a natural stone such as granite, the coloured pigments which are combined with crushed quartz and other minerals during the engineering process, provides a plethora of colours and patterns which cleverly replicate those found in natural stones, without any inconsistency throughout the slabs. 

Quartz also benefits from the inclusion of resin, used to bind all the elements together, resulting in a non-porous surface which unlike granite, requires no sealing and is not only stain resistant, hard-wearing and ideal for hygienic food preparation, quartz countertops are also low maintenance. This can be a significant bonus within a busy house-hold where the kitchen has to meet the demands of daily life and still retain a pristine appearance.

You will no doubt be well aware of what you didn't like in your old kitchen space, but need advice before taking the first steps towards creating a new one. Affordable Granite in Surrey are specialists in the supply and installation of high quality quartz kitchen worktops and invite customers to talk through their ideas and aspirations. All factors in the project will be discussed, respecting the available budget with complete transparency in costings and a commitment to delivering a stunning kitchen which will reflect your style of living.

Call us today on 01293 863992 to find out more and speak with one of pur friendly team.

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