Many varieties of granite can be found all over the world. Granite slabs are selected based on their color and size and then cut to fit the project for which they are intended. After taking millions of years to form below the earth’s surface, granite is mined, cut, and sold for a variety of uses. Granite is a popular building material with an ancient history, prized for thousands of years for its beauty and durability. Today, granite can be found both in private homes and on state monuments. To understand how this rock is polished and ready for distribution, let’s follow the journey of a granite slab that makes its way from a quarry in the US to a local surface fabricator.

Creation

Our story begins with a stream of magma flowing under the earth’s crust. Over millions of years, it cooled and crystallized, waiting to be discovered and molded into something extraordinary. Although some large gray pieces could be seen on the ground, it was not until the large deposit under the ground was found that the granite came to the surface.

Surfacing

A large portion of the granite was cut from the quarry wall into one gigantic piece and then cut back into smaller pieces with a diamond tipped saw. Eventually the slabs, just under an inch thick and smoothly polished, were shipped to distributors around the world, where they would be shaped once more after being purchased.

Find a house

A template had been developed and the dealer’s customers were waiting to see their template placed on the material they had selected, Sierra White granite from the US The black and white speckled granite gleamed, and the couple nodded approvingly. An installation date was set and manufacturing began immediately.

Final cuts were made using a digitally controlled machine, creating perfectly precise cuts and smooth, flawless edges. The stone was polished once more and sealer was applied to protect the surface from staining. The countertops were finally ready.

On the day of installation, the perfectly cut granite was inspected and then installed in approximately four hours by two strong men. As soon as the work was done, the impressive countertops became the focal point of the room. The next morning, no one in the house used the kitchen table. The whole family sat on bar stools, sipping orange juice and admiring their new countertops.