In custom stone countertop fabrication, the difference between significant and exceptional is in the details. We build these beautiful countertops with a focus on their quality, rather than the speed at which they are produced. Our exacting stone fabrication methods guarantee that every countertop we manufacture isn’t just stunning – it’s the perfect fit for your space.
Why Plywood Templates Trump Laser Technology
One particular approach is counter-trend: “In an ever-more automated industry, LGS has deliberately taken a different approach. While many fabrication shop templates are formed solely by laser measurements, we fabricate our templates from plywood. It may sound old-fashioned, but it is wisdom in practice and born of long experience.
The fact is, walls are hardly ever perfectly straight. In a new building, even tiny differences in alignment between walls are typical, and these deltas can be catastrophic in the field. Laser measurements, sensitive as they are, can’t factor these real-world variations into their beam.
Our plywood templates, on the other hand, record every idiosyncrasy of your space. When we measure these templates against your walls and cabinets, we are not only recording the measurements, but also noting the shape and irregularities that will affect the final fit. It’s that hands-on approach that ensures those countertops will fit as if they were born in your kitchen – because, in a sense, they were.
The Stone Layout Process: Where Artistry Meets Engineering
After we fabricate your exact plywood templates, the real magic begins. We position the templates directly on the raw stone slab to determine the ideal layout. It isn’t just about trimming to the right length – it’s about achieving the most visually beautiful outcome.
Natural stone is one of nature’s beauties, and it can’t be perfect, because specific natural patterns found in vintage rocks can no longer be sourced. The beautiful veining patterns, speckled minerals, and color variance are evidence that they truly came from nature. Our talented fabricators analyze these unique traits and arrange your templates in just the right way to bring out their natural beauty. We’ll seek the most flair for your island, maintain the uniformity of colors in your workspace, and place any other unique features where they will have the most significant visual impact.
It is this attention to detail that makes custom stone fabrication distinguishable from production work. We may not be the fastest or most efficient, but what we excel at is results – a countertop that not only functions beautifully but also serves as the centerpiece of your kitchen.
Customer Collaboration: No Surprises, Only Satisfaction
A unique element of the LGS experience is the emphasis on customer participation from design to delivery. We value the insights you have already shared with us and encourage your involvement in decisions that you believe are important.
Our team will review possible seam placements with you during the design of your layout. Although we always work hard to minimize seams, they are sometimes required simply because your kitchen countertop is larger than the dimensions of the stone slab you have chosen. If you are following along, don’t make these decisions in a vacuum; we show you exactly where we would seem and why. Such a collaborative process means that you are never taken by surprise by the result.
During this phase, we finalize all the job specifications, including edge details, cutouts for either sinks or cooktops, and the necessary backsplash pieces, ensuring you are all set with any special requests you may have. This thorough review may take a little longer, but it guarantees that no miscommunication will get in the way and that you receive precisely the countertop you want.
The Philosophy Behind Our Process: Less Volume, Better Results
In the modern world, many companies are pressured to prioritize quantity over quality. At LGS, we’ve decided to go the other route. We are careful not to accept too many projects so we can maintain the time and attention each one requires.
This precept applies to both our working methods, in their broadest sense. We don’t mind investing additional time templating for the perfect measurements. We’re not afraid to use extra materials or spend more time if it improves the final product. We’ll engage our clients more because we know it leads to better results.
It may seem inefficient to some, but we call it handcrafted. We are investing more of our time in your project; the more hours we work for you, the more it is another contribution to your satisfaction and our reputation. When you select LGS, you’re not just buying a countertop; you’re investing in a work of functional art that will bring pride to your home for generations to come.
Handcrafted Excellence: Our Commitment to Your Kitchen
The word “handcrafted” is often tossed around in today’s marketing world, but at LGS, it’s more than just a buzzword – it’s how we do business. Human hands take care of every aspect of the process from the time that we create your plywood templates until we polish your installed countertops.
Our skilled tradespeople apply years of experience to your project. They are an excellent resource for knowledge on how various stones work, what to do with crazy veining, and what a good edge is for your needs. You can’t program a machine to know that, or remove the need for it – it comes from years of dedication to a craft.
Why Choose LGS for Your Stone Countertops
When you invest in custom stone countertops, you want a fabricator who will take the same care with your project as you would. We never cut corners at LGS, for the kitchen is more than a workspace – it truly is the heart of the home.
From our time-consuming templating process to the deliberate stone layout, and our hands-on approach to actual stone cutting, it all adds up to one thing: countertops that surpass your wildest expectations. Where others rush to complete as many jobs as possible, we focus on completing each one to the best of our ability.
When you’re prepared to see the LGS difference, contact us today. Let us prove to you what happens when decades of precision, quality materials, and professionalism fuse into one masterpiece! The kitchen countertops of your dreams are just a click away – and we’re here to bring them to life.