Seams on counter tops

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I would like some opinions on the seam in my island and also the seams on the granite by my sink. I'm not happy with them I think they're way too noticeable. The color isn't right or something. I think the grain pattern is lined up pretty well though but it's also smack dab down the center of the island, where people will be seated.

The granite by the sink is already being replaced because they installed the wrong one so I get a do over automatically. Are two seams necessary?

Am I being ridiculous? Thank you for all of your opinions in advance!

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chiflipper

5 years ago

Your island grain match is very good...with a poorly filled seam. Question; why is there a seam at all? Island should be a single piece. Did you discuss (with the fabricator) how many slabs would be needed to avoid all but the (required) French mitered seam in the corner? Even if your stone was purchased through a Big Box, this should have been explained to you.

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Bri Bosh
5 years ago
Did you see the template of where seams were going to be before fabricating?
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5 years ago
Nope! Was not even offered to me. Didn't know that that was a thing we should do.
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Bri Bosh
5 years ago
Can we see a full shot of the kitchen? Did you buy one slab or two?
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5 years ago
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Granite City Services
5 years ago
I am a fabricator. Your fabricator should have reviewed seam locations with your at the field measure. Were you present for the measure? The piece behind the sink can be one seam (seamed at the faucet hole) or two as yours is. Either way is generally acceptable. The seam inthe island has good grain transition but the color match on the seam adhesive is poor. Usually this can be improved after the original install.
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Brickwood Builders, Inc.
5 years ago
The island pattern match looks good. Most people would be very happy if they got a match up that good. Center of the island is as good as anywhere to seam it. With the variation in color of the stone, no one color for the seam adhesive is going to disappear.

If the perimeter is going to be redone, the fabricators we work with will NOT under any circumstance put a seam near a sink or over an open area (such as dishwasher, undercounter ice maker or undercounter frig/wine cooler). Some fabricators will and swear that it's okay. I would work with them to find a way to seam in another location that is less noticeable and receives less daily use.
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The Kitchen Abode Ltd.
5 years ago
Though the seam in the island looks good I question why there is a seam there, from the pics the island looks like it could have been done with a full single slab. For the sink double seam, not sure why that is not just a single seam in the center. If it had to be that way they should have mixed the epoxy a bit darker(black) so it was less obvious.
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Debbi Washburn
5 years ago
How long is that island? I am surprised there is a seam at all.... and it really should have been discussed with you. Not sure why there are 2 seams at the sink... I think if the color was darker there you won't even notice them once you put your soap and a sponge holder etc there.

Good luck...
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5 years ago
It appears that the whole process did not go as it should have. Our sales person should have done a lot of things that he didn’t and now he is no longer with the company. The darker top is getting replaced since it’s not the right one anyway. They are coming out on Friday and I will speak with them regarding the seam in the island. Thank you everyone for your help!
chiflipper
5 years ago
Without measurements I cannot say for sure but, it appears that 2 slabs would have been enough for your needs. One for the island (no seam) and another for the countertop (one French miter). I would have a conversation with the store owner or manager about this. I would not accept the current result even if purchased through a Big Box.