OUR PROCESS

Servicing the Central Alberta area and beyond, Granite Connection is one of Alberta’s leading fabricators of natural stone and engineered stone products, including but not limited to Granite, Quartzite, Quartz, or Marble. We transform natural stone into your next kitchen countertop, bathroom vanity, fireplace surround, bathtub surround, tabletop, or outdoor kitchen.

We work with homeowners, builders, local contractors, interior designers, and landscapers across Central Alberta. Here at Granite Connection, we know how to simplify the process of choosing and completing your next natural or engineered stone project! Here’s how to get started:

Consultation

Ready to start your new project? Book a consultation appointment with us. Our experts are here to guide you through the ins and outs of your project. We’ll make sure you have all the information you need to choose the right type of stone for your project.

During your free consultation, we’ll discuss your project budget, the timeline of your project, and any customizations you may require. Be prepared for your consultation by having a rough sketch or layout of your project along with some perimeter measurements. Don’t worry about being precise… we’ll take care of that later! And at the end of our consultation process, we’ll provide you with a free quote!

Design

Picking stone colors will never be easy — but we know how to make it easier! During your consultation, you’ll be able to browse through our suppliers’ expansive slab collections. There’s something special about seeing your future countertop right in front of you in full slab form. If the slab of your dreams isn’t in our slab yard, you can always check out our supplier warehouses nearby at no additional cost. It is our aim to help you pick the right stone type, color, edge type, sink type, cooktop cutouts, and other details to make your project uniquely YOURS.

We always suggest that our customers bring in a cabinet door, sample floor tiles, backsplash tiles, or paint chips to match the color schemes with their stone.

Templating

Once you sign a contract and pay a deposit, you will reserve your slab, and the ball gets rolling! From this point, we generally need 10–14 business days to completely finish and install your project. The first step is templating. Our templating experts will visit your project site to create a template. While on-site, our experts will answer any further questions you may have about the process. The templating process takes an average of 2-4 hours and will be completed in one visit. Once the templating is complete, you can stop by our slab yard again to customize how your project will be laid out on the slab. Our customers love having the ability to fully customize their projects!

Fabrication

Every project is cut using our highly precise machinery. Your pieces then go through the fabrication process to add the finishing touches. Our stone craftsmen will cut, shape, and polish your material so that it’s ready for use immediately after it’s installed. In our shop, we’ll customize the edge type for your project, and will even hone or leather the surface of your pieces if you prefer one of those custom finishes to the classic polished finish. The entire fabrication process is customized to meet the needs of your project. Before your pieces leave our shop, a sealer is applied to protect them from staining. A final inspection then takes place before they’re loaded into our installation trucks.

Installation

Installation is the final step! Our installation teams will transport and install the finished product at your project site. Prior to your scheduled install date, it’s important that you clear the entire project site so that our installers have space to work. Within 2 to 8 hours, our team will have your finished product ready so that you’re able to enjoy your new natural stone for a lifetime!

Download + Print our project planning sheet

We have created this planning tool for an easy start in the planning phase of your new upgraded living space.
Download + print our project planning sheet (pdf-document)