Anyone ever used them or have their work in their home?
Being so thin, would the stone crack if something heavy (large pot of soup etc.) was dropped onto it do you think?
Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Granite Transformations 3Feb 02, 2012 11:13 am Hi, just noticed your post regarding Granite Transformations and their benchtop product. I just wanted to let you know I have used Granite Transformations for 2 of my houses so far and will definietly do so in my new house as well. I've had 3 kitchens, bar area, laundy and 3 bathrooms done with the product and I am so happy with how it looks. It looks stunning and I have always been super happy with the staff at our local branch (North Shore - Brookvale). The product itself is one of the most durable kitchen surfaces available on the market (I did my research). Our first home had natual granite and it just cracked and stained all the time...The GT product (Trend surface) is heat, scratch and stain resistant and over the course of 10 years I have had absolutely NO prodblems with it. It actaully still looks new, and a couple of my homes are rentals... Yes it is thin but once it is installed and corners are done...it looks the same as other engineered stones such as Caesorstone. Plus they exclusively install this product so I think this is why it has always been so good because they are all qualified...I would'nt go back to any other product to be honest! I hope this helps you with your decision. Re: Granite Transformations 4Feb 02, 2012 2:04 pm Question - Why would you use GT over a product like CaesarStone or Quantum Quartz? Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Granite Transformations 5Feb 02, 2012 2:20 pm We had a quote from this company when we were deciding whether or not to upgrade the kitchen in our last house or sell & build again.....all I can say is that for the cost of what they were quoting we could a) have damn near got a whole new kitchen and b) got another product such as those mentioned above! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Granite Transformations 6Feb 02, 2012 3:25 pm We got a quote from them as we really liked one of their products. I can't remember the name however it's a dark brown colour with purple sparkles in it and is made from recycled beer bottles. Sounds disgusting but it actually looked really lovely. Apparently it's one of their most expensive products and their quote was almost identical as the quote we got for Quantum Quartz Starlight Black with 40mm edges. We decided to go the Quantum Quartz as I hated the fact that you could see the MDF on the underside of the breakfast bar/bench overhang (looked really cheap and tacky), plus the edges were quite rough. Our owner-builder journey - viewtopic.php?f=38&t=45187 Re: Granite Transformations 7Feb 02, 2012 3:58 pm TamK We decided to go the Quantum Quartz as I hated the fact that you could see the MDF on the underside of the breakfast bar/bench overhang (looked really cheap and tacky), plus the edges were quite rough. MDF on the underside of a breakfast bar Any stone mason that does that should be hung drawn and quartered! I use a number of different stone companys and they all use solid stone under breakfast bars. Rough edges are a problem with the stone mason not the product! You would be lucky to see the edge joins with the companys I use! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Granite Transformations 8Feb 02, 2012 4:40 pm Sorry, I meant that if we had gone with Granite Transformations we would've had MDF under the breakfast bar and they just stick their thin sheets over the top and side of it, not underneath. We asked if they would also cover the underside of the breakfast bar overhang and they said no, they never do. We found the edges of the Granite transformations benchtops to be a bit rough compared to the engineered stones such as Caesar stone and QQ. Our QQ benchtops were installed last week and they're beautiful. The stone mason did a fantastic job and you can barely see any joins. Our owner-builder journey - viewtopic.php?f=38&t=45187 Re: Granite Transformations 9Mar 13, 2013 6:06 pm TamK Granite Transformations we would've had MDF under the breakfast bar and they just stick their thin sheets over the top and side of it, not underneath. +1 this is exactly what they did on our island bench. The installation at the sink is another matter. The "granite" has cracked around the tap. ( 6 weeks after install ) The kitchen Design guy, from Kelmscott, ( who organised all trades etc ) says its not his problem. Even though his company provides a "written 10 year guarantee " The GT guy says its not his problem, and that I should lodge an insurance claim !!! first they both said it was caused by water penetration. Then they said it wasn't. Now they say it is. My question is how could water penetrate when the whole area and installation bonds the granite to the substrate. Surely if any water could find its way in there, that is STILL there problem..... Looking underneath, the sink cut out does not match the sink ( under mount ) I am thinking that they stuffed up when they installed it. There was also areas that were lacking "sealer" Lucky I took photos. The fight has progressed thru consumer affairs, to the building commission and now to the state administrative tribunal. The hearing is this Friday. Re: Granite Transformations 10Mar 13, 2013 11:38 pm I got a quote from GT... man was i completely shocked... it was 2 thousand dollars more expensive than the quote i got for stone...and $3500 more expensive than acryllic... And yeah they dont wrap the underside of the mdf just the top and sides.. I dont know why i didnt but i wanted to email him back and tell him how ridiculous their quote is. Well if they keep getting business good luck to them. Re: Granite Transformations 11Mar 14, 2013 7:19 am Leinster Lad TamK Granite Transformations we would've had MDF under the breakfast bar and they just stick their thin sheets over the top and side of it, not underneath. The installation at the sink is another matter. The "granite" has cracked around the tap. ( 6 weeks after install ) . Is it possible that the plumber tightened up the tap too much when he installed it?? Being only thin granite this would crack the top. Let us know how you get on?? Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Granite Transformations 12Mar 15, 2013 2:36 pm CuttingEdgeKitchens Leinster Lad TamK Granite Transformations we would've had MDF under the breakfast bar and they just stick their thin sheets over the top and side of it, not underneath. The installation at the sink is another matter. The "granite" has cracked around the tap. ( 6 weeks after install ) . Is it possible that the plumber tightened up the tap too much when he installed it?? Being only thin granite this would crack the top. Let us know how you get on?? Just got back from the tribunal, and it will be going to a hearing in about 6 weeks........ unbelievable 0 9797 |