The Basics and Edge Selection

Stone and Edge Choices to Fit Any Budget

Whether you are shopping for a kitchen countertop, vanity top, fireplace surround, or something else amazing you envisioned, head on over to Merlino Marble and Granite in Seaville, NJ. We will partner with you on creating an incredible showpiece.

In business since 2007, we offer fabrication and installation services to residential and commercial customers. For a quick quote, call (609) 624-9500 or stop by today.

1. Create a layout plan: Create a rough sketch of your kitchen countertops. Accurate measurements are not critical at this point, just do the best you can. If you are getting new cabinets and your kitchen designer has created a cabinet layout, then that will work as well. Gather the materials that you would like your countertops to coordinate with. This would be a cabinet door, floor samples, paint samples, and fabrics.
2. Stop on by: Come by our updated showroom to speak with our design team. They will help you select the material of your dreams. We have a massive selection of materials in our stone yard. If you can’t find what you are looking for we can search the world(literally) to meet your dreams. Much of our natural material is sourced from Brazil, India, and across the USA!
3. Compare apples-to-apples: When comparing quotes, check with each estimate as it should include a plan and selected design details. The quote write-up is should consist of stone/surface name, color, thickness, and the way the company plans to seam your project. Read the fine print (Be careful, it’s very common for a company to price a ¾” thick stone/surface and another to price a 1 1/4” thick stone/surface with the same name.) At Merlino’s, we offer additional services to our customer’s such as filing ST-8 forms on your behalf. This helps eliminate your tax burden on material for capital improvements!
4. Final decision: Consider each company’s responsiveness. How long did it take to get a proposal? Does the company answer the phone when you call? This is a good sign in determining how they will handle a problem if something comes up. Consider how each company plans to seam your project (The majority of people desire less seam that is strategically placed.) Consider how each company will install your dishwasher. How will the company mount your dishwasher to the stone? Some will cut down on cost by gluing the tabs to the bottom of the stone, which may make repair difficult. This technique usually fails to cause the dishwasher to detach from the stone. Consider how each company will mount your sink (If they will at all and if there is an extra charge). There are a variety of techniques used for sink mounting, some are not as “long-lasting” as others. We have been hired on numerous occasions to re-mount our competitor's sinks! You do not want to be left mounting your own sink or watching it fail from sub-professional installers. Consider how each company guarantees its work. Will the company fix your seam if it comes apart? How will they handle a manufacturing or installation issue? What type of templating, fabrication, and installation techniques are the companies using? The best companies are staying current with the latest that technology has to offer. You aren’t still be using your old phone from 15 years ago. There’s no reason you should allow your next stone installer to be using old technology either!

The deciding factor? Do you think the company you choose will be one that you can refer to your family and friends? At Merlino Marble and Granite, you will want to refer us to all your family and friends! Mainly when they see your remarkable new project come to completion.

Making the right choice in EDGES is an important step in ensuring that your countertop meets your dreams. Be sure to choose a company that you can count on to offer you expert advice. At Merlino Marble and Granite, our integrity and honesty set us apart. Schedule an appointment for a quick quote.

We will do whatever we can to help you achieve your countertop dreams!