Why do you have to do a templating visit?
Granite and quartz aren’t materials that can be easily trimmed or altered on site – when the worktops are delivered they must be the right shape and size with cutouts and holes in exactly the right place. The only reliable way to achieve this is for experienced granite worktop templaters to undertake the work.
Do I need to be there when you template and install?
It is best if you are there when we template to answer any questions we might have. The same goes for fitting, so that you can confirm that you are happy with the finished product.
I am just replacing my existing worktops, do they have to be removed before you template?
Yes. We template directly on top of the units so existing worktops will need to be completely removed before we arrive. You can place the old worktops back onto the units after we have templated until the new granite worktops are installed.
What must I have on-site when you arrive to do the templating survey?
Before the survey all the cabinets on which the worktop will sit must be fitted, level and firmly secured. Any items requiring cutouts such as hobs and sinks must also be available.
What about wall finishing?
Walls should be plastered prior to templating, but should not be tiled until after the worktops have been fitted.
How many pieces will my worktop be cut into?
For simple rectangles the number of pieces (hence number of joins) is simply dependant on length; less than three meters can usually be one piece. For more complex shapes such as bowed fronts or out-set sections many companies will cut the worktop into sections to ease fabrication. We can provide many complex shapes as a single piece (subject to overall length). The templater will be able to tell you how many pieces will be used.