FAQ Collections

Comprehensive FAQ collections on specific countertop fabrication topics.

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Contractor Relationships FAQ

Answers to common contractor relationships questions for countertop fabricators. Contractor referrals drive 40-60% of revenue for most fabrication shops.

Countertop Care FAQ

Answers to common countertop care questions for countertop fabricators. Quartz is the lowest-maintenance countertop material - no sealing, easy cleaning.

Countertop Materials FAQ

Answers to common countertop materials questions for countertop fabricators. Granite remains a strong #2 at roughly 25% of the market.

Countertop Software FAQ

Answers to common countertop software questions for countertop fabricators. Pricing ranges from $150 to $400+ per month depending on features and shop size.

Digital Templating FAQ

Answers to common digital templating questions for countertop fabricators. A typical kitchen template takes 15-30 minutes digitally vs.

Edges FAQ

Answers to common edges questions for countertop fabricators. The edge profile is the shape applied to the exposed edges of a countertop slab.

Equipment FAQ

Answers to common equipment questions for countertop fabricators. A new fabrication shop needs $150K-$500K minimum in equipment to start operations.

Granite FAQ

Answers to common granite questions for countertop fabricators. Granite holds ~25% of the US countertop market - second only to quartz.

Installation FAQ

Answers to common installation questions for countertop fabricators. A typical kitchen countertop installation takes 2-4 hours with a two-person crew.

Marble FAQ

Answers to common marble questions for countertop fabricators. Marble is a metamorphic stone with a Mohs hardness of 3-4 (softer than granite or quartz).

Marketing FAQ

Answers to common marketing questions for countertop fabricators. Contractor and builder referrals generate 40-60% of revenue for most shops.

Pricing FAQ

Answers to common pricing questions for countertop fabricators. Average kitchen countertop project: $3,000-$8,000 (material + fabrication + installation).

Quartz FAQ

Answers to common quartz questions for countertop fabricators. Quartz holds ~35% of the US countertop market - the single largest material category.

Remnants FAQ

Answers to common remnants questions for countertop fabricators. Usable remnants (4+ sqft) can be sold at 30-60% of full slab price per square foot.

Seams FAQ

Countertop seams FAQ. Most kitchens need 1-3 seams since slabs can't cover L or U-shaped layouts in one piece. Learn about seam placement and visibility.

Silicosis Safety FAQ

Answers to common silicosis safety questions for countertop fabricators. Silicosis is irreversible - once lung damage occurs, it cannot be undone.

Slab Nesting FAQ

Answers to common slab nesting questions. Slab nesting is the process of arranging countertop cut pieces on a stone slab to minimize waste.

Slabwise FAQ

Answers to common slabwise questions. SlabWise is an AI-powered countertop fabrication platform built for stone fabrication shops.

Starting Business FAQ

Answers to common starting business questions for countertop fabricators. Equipment is the largest cost - a CNC bridge saw alone runs $100K-$500K.

Template Verification FAQ

Answers to common template verification questions for countertop fabricators. The average shop experiences 2-4 remakes per month from template errors.

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