You pick the actual slab off a real slab floor in Austin. Then our crew handles the removal of your old countertops, templates your new stone, and installs it from start to finish.
If your Temple kitchen still has laminate, dated tile, or an older stone counter that no longer works for you, replacing it means tearing out what is there and putting in a slab that fits how you actually use the room. The work is straightforward, but it involves more than just swapping one top for another. The crew has to account for the backsplash, the condition of your cabinets, and the order of the job so you are not without a countertop for longer than necessary.
In Temple, housing stock varies widely. Homes near the center of town often have cabinets built on site, with countertops that were cut to fit odd dimensions. Newer construction on the edges tends to use standard cabinet boxes. Both situations work fine with a slab replacement, but the approach to the backsplash and the tear out can differ. The crew will look at what you have before they start and explain what needs to happen.
The process is simple in concept: you pick a slab from the floor in Austin, the crew templates your kitchen, they fabricate the stone, and then they come back to install it. The backsplash may be removed and replaced depending on what you want. The cabinets stay in place unless they need leveling or minor repair. The crew gives you a written timeline with the quote so you know exactly when each step happens.
You go to a direct importer slab floor in Austin with 299 lots on the floor. You see the actual stone, not a sample. You choose the slab that goes into your kitchen. The crew works with a slab selection partner for rental grade and flip grade stone, so you only pay for the stone that fits your project.
The same crew that templates your kitchen also fabricates and installs your countertop. No subcontractors, no handoffs between different teams. The crew knows the slab, the layout, and the details of your Temple home before they begin fabrication.
Granite, quartzite, engineered quartz, marble, dolomite, soapstone, porcelain slabs, and semi precious stone. Each material has honest tradeoffs. Granite is hard and heat tolerant but porous enough to want sealing. Engineered quartz is non porous and needs no sealing but can be damaged by direct heat. The crew can walk you through what works for your kitchen.
When the crew replaces your kitchen countertop, the first step is removing what is there. Laminate tops come off in sections. Tile tops may need to be broken out. Older stone tops are removed whole when possible. The crew does the tear out as part of the job. You do not need to hire a separate demo crew.
The backsplash is a separate decision. If you are keeping your existing backsplash, the crew can cut the new stone to fit behind it, but that means the old backsplash stays in place. If you want a new backsplash, the crew can remove the old one and install the new stone with a full backsplash or a 4 inch upstand. The choice is yours, and the quote will reflect what you decide.
The cabinets underneath the countertop stay in place. The crew checks that the cabinet tops are level and sound before installing the new slab. If a cabinet needs shimming or a minor repair, they handle it. Major cabinet replacement or structural work is outside the scope of a countertop job, and the crew will tell you if that is needed before they start.
Temple kitchens come in all sizes and layouts. A slab from the floor in Austin gives you a continuous piece of stone with no seams across the main run. The crew templates the exact dimensions of your countertop, including cutouts for the sink and cooktop, and then fabricates the stone to those measurements. The sink cutout and sink set are included in the fabrication work.
The slab floor has 299 lots on it at any given time. That is a large selection, but it means you need to go see the stone in person. Photos do not show the veining, the movement, or the color accurately. The crew can tell you what is on the floor and help you narrow down options based on what you need for a rental, a flip, or your own home.
For rental grade and flip grade stone, the crew works with a slab selection partner so you do not have to pay for a showpiece slab. That stone is functional and looks good, but it costs less than the premium lots. The crew is honest about what grade each slab is and what you can expect from it.
Granite is the most common natural stone for kitchen countertops. It is hard and heat tolerant, but it is porous enough that it wants sealing. A sealer reduces staining, but no sealer makes granite completely stain proof. Red wine and oil can leave marks if they sit. The crew can tell you how often to reseal based on the specific granite you choose.
Engineered quartz is made from ground stone and resin. It is non porous and needs no sealing. It resists staining well. But it can be damaged by direct heat from a hot pan or a slow cooker, and long UV exposure outdoors can discolor it. In a Temple kitchen that gets direct sunlight through a window, that is something to consider.
Marble is calcium based and etches from acids like lemon juice and vinegar regardless of sealing. That etching appears as a dull mark on the surface. Some people like the patina that develops over time. Others find it frustrating in a kitchen used daily. The crew will tell you honestly what to expect so you are not surprised.
The job starts with a template visit. The crew comes to your Temple home, measures the countertop, marks the sink and cooktop locations, and notes any odd corners or angles. That template is used to fabricate the stone. The crew gives you a written date for installation at the time of the quote so you know when the work happens.
On installation day, the crew arrives with the fabricated slab. They set the stone in place, secure it to the cabinets, and seal the seams. The sink is set and connected. If you chose a new backsplash, that is installed at the same time. The crew cleans up the work area and removes the old countertop material from your property.
The entire process from template to installation is handled by the same crew. There is no gap between fabrication and installation where a different team takes over. That means the person who saw your kitchen during template is the same person who installs the stone and knows exactly how it fits.
To get a quote for your Temple kitchen countertop replacement, call the crew at (512) 297-7493 or email info@atxgraniteking.com. They are reachable seven days a week. The quote will be straightforward, with the cost of the stone, fabrication, tear out, and installation all itemized. No hidden fees.
You will need to go see the slab in person before the quote is finalized. The crew can tell you what is on the floor and help you schedule a visit to the slab yard in Austin. If you are working with a rental or a flip, tell the crew that upfront so they can point you to the right grade of stone.
The crew serves Temple and the I-35 corridor from Austin north through Belton, Temple, Killeen, and Harker Heights. If you are inside that area, they will come to your home for the template. Call or email to start the process.
$38 per square foot, cut, measure, and install included. Jobs over 1,000 square feet: $30 per square foot.
Sink cutout and sink set are included in the fabrication work. Non standard work is still quoted before work begins. Send the rough square footage and the rooms involved, or call (512) 297-7493 for a straight quote.
It depends on what you want. If you are keeping the existing backsplash, the crew cuts the new stone to fit behind it and the old backsplash stays. If you want a new backsplash, the crew can remove the old one and install a full backsplash or a 4 inch upstand in the new stone. The quote will reflect the choice you make. The crew will explain what each option looks like in your kitchen before they start.
The crew checks the cabinet tops during the template visit. If they are slightly out of level, the crew can shim them during installation so the stone sits flat. If the cabinets are badly out of level or have rot or structural damage, that needs to be addressed before the countertop goes on. The crew will tell you if that is the case and what needs to happen. They do not do cabinet replacement, but they can tell you what a cabinet contractor would need to fix.
The crew gives you a written timeline with the quote. That timeline depends on the slab you choose, the complexity of your kitchen layout, and the current workload. The crew does not promise same day or next day anything, but they give you specific dates so you know exactly when the template happens and when the installation happens. Call for the straight timeline on your job.
Matching a new countertop to an existing stone is difficult because natural stone varies from slab to slab. Even if you pick the same type of stone, the veining and color will be different. If the existing stone is still on the floor at the slab yard, the crew can help you find a slab that is close. If the existing stone is no longer available, the best option is to pick a complementary stone or replace both surfaces so they match.
You need to have the sink on hand for the template visit so the crew can measure the cutout and verify the fit. The sink cutout and sink set are included in the fabrication work. If you are using the existing sink, the crew can work with that. If you are buying a new sink, have it before the template visit. The crew can tell you what size and type of sink works best with the slab you choose.
Tell us the rooms, the rough square footage and what you have in mind for kitchen countertop replacement in temple. You get a number for the whole job, in writing, before anyone cuts anything.