The marble and granite business has gone global, making delivery to your doorstep possible and quite an attractive option. From China to Italy the marble and granite from around the world is available to you in a prefabricated state. Modern construction is relying more and more on the prefabrication pieces.

Commercial businesses in need of countertops and surfaces spaces are also turning to marble and granite prefabricated countertops for the quickness and readiness the pieces provide. Time saved is money saved and is becoming more and more obvious in terms of using prefabricated stone. In terms of equipment needed to produce the prefabrication method, less is needed to reach the finished result, also factoring into the cost and making it a viable alternative.

It is important that you research the installing countertops company that you hope to purchase from. Consult your contractor first as he should have a few contacts in the industry and steer you in the right direction. Prefabricated countertops come in certain measurements. Considering the expense of granite you may want to plan your kitchen around prefabricated stone and the measurements that it comes in.

Most contractors are experienced in doing so and will be happy to assist. In a remodeling project this is also possible to do. Most measurements are standardized; if your home is older you may want to do some planning in order to accommodate the prefabricated stone.

The sky is the limit where color and design is concern, anything you can dream of can be found in the prefabricated stone market. Use the marble in low traffic areas and the marble in the high traffic areas of your home.

Summary: Prefabricated marble and granite stone are smart choices in keeping the cost down of stone countertops, beautiful and simply affordable.