25/10/2026
A beautiful island. A seam straight through the veining.
This is how expensive regret starts — and it’s decided before the cut, at template approval.
Ask your fabricator these 5 before you sign:
1. Where exactly are the seams going? Have them marked on the template before cutting.
2. How does the veining run across the seam? Ask for a dry layout — a sudden change in direction looks like a mistake, not a design choice.
3. Can I see the edge profile on my actual stone, not in a catalog?
4. Are the sink cutout dimensions confirmed with my plumber, in writing, for the exact sink model?
5. What’s the island overhang, and is it supported? Anything beyond 8 inches on natural stone needs support brackets.
Save this for your template appointment. Share it with anyone starting a kitchen.
Comment CUT44 and I’ll send you the pre-cut checklist.