I bought pre fab granite here at a good price. I was told it's easy to install. I also bough a pre fab island top. They told me the island was 36"" and so I ordered my cabinets to go under at 36"". Well, guess what, the granite is NOT 36"". At its fullest it is 35 1/2"". So you might be thinking ""it's only a 1/2 inch --who'll notice?"" That is 1/2 inch PLUS the cabinets have doors and drawers which stick out another 1"". So my granite DOES NOT FIT on my island. Anyone who walks into the room asks what happened. I now have to hire someone to reduce the size of my cabinets under the island. It's a nightmare.
ALSO, the granite that goes UNDER the countertop broke from cutting the sink hole out. The people at this store said they never have heard of such a thing, but would be happy to sell me a new piece of granite at cost. (It was NOT at cost. They only gave me 20% off). I asked them what I could do to ensure the new piece would not break. They said ""don't worry. It won't."" Also said ""There are people who are sick and have bigger problems that you having to buy a new piece of granite. Be lucky this is the worst of your problems!"" Gee thanks. So, guess what. The second piece of granite breaks too. Apparently the granite needs to be cut IN PLACE after its' been installed. They never told me this.
Lesson: If you are going to buy granite on sale, and do it yourself for the first time, think twice. This whole experience has been a nightmare.
Pros: price, nice people
Cons: not for amateurs
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