Re-edging countertop - is it possible?

13 years ago

Hello,

I'm seeking advice on the quartz countertops that were installed in the home I just recently purchased. The house was brand new and I was able to select (through the home builder) the countertop's material and finish.

I chose to have the counter finished with a 1/4" beveled edge, which cost an additional $300 on top of the $4900 for the quartz countertop upgrade. The finished product ended up as half bullnose. The builder's contractor admits the mistake and is attempting to mediate the solution by altering the existing edges or pay me out with $1050.

Couple questions: Is it possible to correct the edge without losing the dimensions? Is $1050 a fair settlement?

I'd rather not take time off work for them to attempt a solution (altering the counters) that may not work or be to my satisfaction, so my preference would be to have the contractor complete this project with new quartz slabs.

Links to some pictures:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kfg2zt5n9noa2ss/20121225_103239.jpg?m

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4dqzmot2hl9u52c/20121225_103504.jpg

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Comments (5)

User
13 years ago
No, you're not going to take a half bull and make a bevel out of it. It would need to be replaced. The financial compensation is more than fair, and I'd take it and run. The half bull is my preferred edge as it's smooth and doesn't chip as badly, plus liquid spills run straight onto the ground rather than into your drawers.
weissman
13 years ago
I agree - take the money and be very, very happy about it!
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Granite City Services
13 years ago
In order to turn a 1/2 bull into a small bevel the countertop would have to be shortened by approx. 1/4". In reality you'd probably never notice.

However, I'd take the $1050 settlement offer. It's pretty generous, 1/2 bull is still a nice edge (assuming it isn't full of scratches because it was done on a CNC) and who can't use $1000?
raehelen
13 years ago
I've never seen the half-bull before. I think I like it! Gonna side with the previous posters, and say enjoy your new counters, and spend/save the $1K wisely!
odubs
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you for all the feedback. I feel much better about the compensation!