Don’t Take Granite for Granted

 
I’d like to start off with a quick introduction of myself & background.  My name is Selena Long, I have been a freelance designer for 12 years and about 2 years ago decided to turn over a new leaf and begin a career as a custom countertop consultant by assisting customers with their kitchen design.  It has allowed me to focus on kitchen design which is truly my first love.  It has proven to be an extremely rewarding experience for me.
I’d like to begin with the selection and approval process of your granite.  The majority of materials are actually imported directly from the countries of origin.  Italy and Brazil are important sources, along with Turkey, Spain, Greece, Norway, Taiwan, India and South Africa.  This allows for greater control over quality as well as favorable pricing.  MegaGranite and Marble always endeavors to supply materials of the finest

The majority of materials are actually imported from the countries of origin. Italy and Brazil are important sources, along with Turkey, Spain, Greece, Norway, Taiwan, India, and South Africa.

quality.  The various granites we offer have been proven to be the most popular and readily available in the market.   Granites vary in pattern from very uniform pattern to slabs with a lot of movement and vein pattern.  This is strictly a preference, one lending as intriguing an effect as the other. Once we decide your preference we will take into account your cabinet color, lighting to natural lighting, and contrasting of colors.  Generally, from a design perspective, if you have light cabinets and appropriate lighting a dark shade will grant you a bigger WOW factor and vice versa, a dark cabinet compliments a lighter stone.  These are decisions, that as a designer, I will assist you in making.

Once the granite is chosen, we will come out and cut a template, which is an exact pattern of your countertops, from which the actual stone is fabricated. I encourage you to come by the showroom so that you may view the actual slabs that will be installed in your home.  At that time, we will lay the template on the stone so that you can view vein patterns and any seams that may be needed.   From there, once the layout is approved we will then fabricate the stone.  Also, when you visit the showroom, you may view where the actual fabrication is done.  With MegaGranite, we fabricate and install ourselves, so everyone that comes into your home is part of our team and dedicated to the same goal.

Along with the granite, I will help you choose your edges and go over all your sink options, as well.  I’m happy to assist you with backsplash options, flooring options and any general kitchen remodel questions you may have. 

I’d also like to touch on the care & use for your countertops. 

Care:  Wipe the surface of your countertop as needed with a soft cloth & stone cleaner.  Clean up spills immediately.  Do not use abrasive household cleaning products of those with acid, bleach, Windex, lemon juice or ammonia on your countertop surface, such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub and tile cleaners.  Promptly clean any spilled chemical substances, such as bleach or drain cleaner off the granite.  Do not use polishes or waxes that were not specifically developed for stone care on your granite countertop.  You will also need to seal your granite once a year.  The sealant can be purchased at any local home improvement store.  This is basically just like a car wax.  You will wipe if on and then wipe it off according to directions on the selected sealant.

Use:  Protect countertop surfaces with coasters, trivets or place mats.  Do not abuse the countertops.  Abuse includes, but is not limited to, use that is unreasonable considering the normal and expected use of a kitchen countertop. Do not drop heavy objects on the product or place excessive weight on the surface of the countertop.  Do not sit or stand on the product.  Protect countertop surfaces by using a cutting board when cutting requires force.  Mega 3n1 cleaner product is not a sealer it is just for restoring, protecting, cleaning and maintaining marble, granite & quartz countertops (Available at MegaGranite & Marble).

All of my “Auburn fans” have been such a pleasure to work with and have made my time with them a truly delightful experience.  So with that being said, I look forward to “shanking a game winning field goal” with the rest of you!!!  (For more information you can email Selena or call at 678.725.0660)