Adding stone countertops to your kitchen or bathroom is the perfect way to transform the room. Whether you opt for quartz or granite counters, their classic beauty will stand the test of time. However, before you make your purchase and schedule an installation, you should know a little bit about seams in stone countertops. Being more informed about this topic will help you purchase high-quality countertops.

What Are Seams In Stone Countertops?

When fabricating quartz or granite counters, professionals usually use more than one slab. This is because most natural stone slabs are about 10 feet in length. As such, they’re too large for your purposes. Instead, pieces need to be joined together.

For example, if your countertops have an L shape to them, they were made with separate pieces of stone. The little line where the two slabs meet is the seam. Ideally, you should not be able to feel it at all, but it will always be visible to some degree. 

The rule of thumb here is simple: the fewer seams you can spot, the better the quality of the countertop. You should also keep in mind, depending on the skill of the fabricators, the seams on one stone countertop may be more or less noticeable than those on another countertop. Take your time to shop around by ensuring you get the best results. If you get a quote for new countertops that seem much lower than any other estimates you’ve heard, it may be an indication that the finished product will have an abundance of seams.

Discuss this issue with the professionals when you’re scheduling your installation. Let them know you only want top-quality counters with as few seams as possible. Based in Webster, NY, the team at Rocky Mountain Granite & Marble will supply you with stone countertops you’ll love for years. Contact them online to learn more about the services offered, or call (585) 265-6610.