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(EstateNewsWire.com, August 03, 2012 ) Canton, MI – Installing new granite countertops, while labor intensive, will also save the homeowner money as well as increase the value of their home. For the more adventurous and skilled homeowner installing kitchen cabinets and countertops may be the most rewarding home improvement projects they undertake, especially when they choose to install granite countertops.
Granite countertops are beautiful and durable and will last generations without losing their appeal. While installing granite countertops may be more labor intensive than traditional laminate countertops, the value added to the DIY’s home is well worth the added labor. The good news for the DIY homeowner is that they can actually save more time and money by hiring the job done by Surface Encounters (http://www.halfoffgranite.com/). They have proudly extended their limited time half-off granite special, installing new granite countertops for only $25 per square foot.
One of the most difficult, but crucial parts of the job is getting perfect and accurate measurements. Be sure to consider the overhang, cabinet fascia and back-splash. This is often difficult to do with the existing countertops in place. Surface Encounters laser imaging technology allows them to get perfect and accurate measurements without tearing out the existing countertops.
Most granite countertop installers recommend the installation of ¾ inch plywood as a backer to add support to the new granite countertops. Plywood should be cut flush to the cabinet edge to allow one’s pre-cut granite countertop to fit tightly around the top of the cabinet. The plywood may be attached using ¾ inch course thread drywall screws through the plywood and into the cabinet.
When installing the granite countertops be sure to have plenty of help. Granite countertops are heavy and come in large sizes that are not easy to handle. It is important to have plenty of space to store the granite countertops until installation so that they will not be accidently chipped or scratched during counter preparation. Some of the tools needed for installation are a level, caulk gun, screws and circular saw equipped with a diamond-tipped blade.
Most kitchens are not level. DIY’s should be ready to shim their cabinets allowing granite countertops to sit level. When ready to set the granite countertops in place, silver dollar-sized drops of silicon need to be applied to the back of the granite countertop and the plywood to hold the granite countertop in place.
The entire process can take the average homeowner weeks to complete. If all turns out well, the feeling of accomplishment may be well worth the time spent on the job. But, imperfections can stand out like a sore thumb and cause great disappointment. Hiring it done by Surface Encounters eliminates the stress and offers unbeatable results. Their use of advanced technology allows them to create and install fine granite countertops faster and more accurately than their competition.
Surface Encounters showroom is open 7 days a week so consumers can come in any time for a tour and demonstration of the high-tech manufacturing equipment. A trained associate is available to assist in kitchen and bathroom remodeling plans including bars and fireplace surrounds. Visit http://www.granitecountertopscantonmichigan.com/ to learn more.
About Surface Encounters:
Surface Encounters has over 100 years accumulated experience fabricating and installing natural stone and granite countertops. Surface Encounters state of the art machinery ensures the highest quality finished product with satisfaction guaranteed. Surface Encounters is dedicated to improving the world one granite countertop at a time. Granite countertops will last a lifetime and never go out of style.
Contact:
Surface Encounters
Chuck Russo
16280 23 Mile Road
Macomb, MI 48044
866-784-8552
Email: info@surface-encounters.com
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
Surface Encounters
Chuck Russo
866-784-8552
info@surface-encounters.com
Source: EmailWire.Com 
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