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Granite Countertop Seam

7 years ago

First time I have had granite countertops installed and I am wondering about this seam. It appears large to me. I believe the pattern lines up well but the seam itself appears to be rather wide.


I would appreciate feedback prior to reaching out to the fabricator.



Comments (18)

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Tight seam, color off tho :/
    Tonie DeLoach thanked Coastal Marble And Granite
  • 7 years ago

    Good looking seam.

    Tonie DeLoach thanked cpartist
  • 7 years ago

    It looks fine. Once you start using the kitchen and the seam gets a little dirty, it will blend in more. These are things you don't even notice once you start using the kitchen!

    Tonie DeLoach thanked chispa
  • 7 years ago
    Everyone feels the seam is fine but for me personally I wouldn't like it ..maybe itll darken over time like someone mentioned
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    It would bother me. I do agree if they darken it a bit it would blend better but not too dark. I disagree that you should just use your kitchen and youll get used to it. If it bothers you, have it fixed (seam - I dont think this is a redo). When I have things like this, it doesn't go away in time...it actually makes me mad everytime I see it! Plus, I am sure you paid a fair amount of money for this, dont settle for less than you want/expect.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Pattern lines up perfectly (it doesn't look like an easy job to do because the pattern is so busy) and the seam looks great. You won't be noticing it very soon. Enjoy your new countertop!

    Tonie DeLoach thanked Home Art Tile Kitchen & Bath
  • 7 years ago
    The issue here is whether this seam is up to normal industry standards. If it is, it's unfair to expect the fabricator to redo it because your expectations are beyond what normal, competent workmanship can deliver. You might ask the fabricator to come back and darken the seam but I don't think, from what I can see that, a total redo is reasonable.
    Tonie DeLoach thanked jmm1837
  • 7 years ago

    The fabricator did a great job with a super busy pattern! You can always ask to darken the seam, but It looks good!

    Tonie DeLoach thanked threelittlelights13ny7a
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I concur that the seam and pattern match reflect good quality workmanship on the part of the installer and fabricator.

    Given the color variations in the slab, I think the existing color will serve you better than a darker color. I think you'll find the darker the color seam, the easier it will be to perceive a line going through the white portions of the slab.

    Tonie DeLoach thanked Charles Ross Homes
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    I am impressed with the pattern matching. That is hard to do, and many fabricators don't bother with that amount of precision shown in your photo. I agree with Charles Ross Homes - if you darken the seam, it will actually show more glaringly against the beautiful white chunks of your stone. So for example, in your photo, at the seam and near to the bottom of the photo, there is a lovely white chunk. Imagine a darker seam going through that section.

    Want to add, that is a gorgeous stone! Congratulations!

    Tonie DeLoach thanked Shannon_WI
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I am a fabricator. Your supplier did a very nice job. It might be a bit less visible if it was darkened in the areas where it is transiting a dark area in the stone. I had to look for it to see it in your pic. Enjoy it.

    Tonie DeLoach thanked Granite City Services
  • 7 years ago

    Grab a sharpie...

    Tonie DeLoach thanked mark_rachel
  • 7 years ago

    Fabulous job on pattern matching.....AAA+.

    Tonie DeLoach thanked chiflipper
  • 7 years ago

    I was going to say the same thing as Mark Rachel. I have a white granite with areas of black, and my seam was nicely done - but it matched the white part, so where it ran through contiguous black sections it stood out. I carefully colored those sections in with a sharpie. Looks great. :)

    Tonie DeLoach thanked User
  • 7 years ago

    I would be very happy with that seam.

    Tonie DeLoach thanked lucky998877
  • 7 years ago

    That seam looks fantastic!

    Tonie DeLoach thanked sheepla
  • 7 years ago

    I think it’s one of the best seams I’ve seen, especially given the pattern. I think the fabricator had to pick a color, and the granite has very light and very dark shades. If he’d gone dark, you’d see that, too. Definitely a Sharpie job. I’ve done it with quartz. Works well.

    Tonie DeLoach thanked MizLizzie