Category Archives: Technical and Worktop

Information and news about Affordable Granite’s worktop in Charlwood, Surrey

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO WORKTOP JARGON

As granite and quartz is something we work with everyday, sometimes we assume that when [...]

CAN YOU FIT A POP-UP SOCKET IN GRANITE OR QUARTZ WORKTOPS?

Can you fit a pop-up electrical socket in granite or quartz worktops? We look at [...]

WORKTOP THICKNESS: COMPATIBLE STONE, SINKS AND HOBS

Worktop thickness: does it make a difference to other aspects of kitchen design? Are all [...]

QUARTZ AND GRANITE ISLANDS – CUTOUTS AND SOCKETS

Granite islands, quartz islands - should we cut for hob, sink or socket, or leave [...]

DO YOU CUT CUSTOMERS’ OWN GRANITE?

We are often asked if we can cut and rework customers' own granite, remaking their [...]

CAN I TEMPLATE AND FIT MY OWN GRANITE OR QUARTZ WORKTOPS?

Can I template and fit my own granite worktops? Customers often ask if costs can [...]

CAN YOU INSTALL GRANITE OVER MY EXISTING WORKTOPS?

Can you install granite over the top of my existing worktops? Do you add a [...]

PITS & CRACKS ON GRANITE WORKTOPS?

Natural marks, pitting or fissuring, are all part of a natural granite worktop and are [...]

HOW DO I GET A QUOTATION FOR NEW KITCHEN WORKTOPS?

How can I get a quotation for granite or quartz worktops? Do you visit to [...]

NEW VANS WITH A NEW LOOK

An introduction to our new templaters' and fitters' vans.