Using full stone slabs will not only be expensive but also time-consuming to fabricate if you are only going to use them in small projects. Luckily, you can buy countertop remnants that will allow you to install eye-catching accent pieces in your home without spending more than you need to.
A1 Stone World handles the fabrication and installation of kitchen and bathroom countertops for many homes in Jacksonville and surrounding neighborhoods so we have numerous countertop remnants you can choose from. Whether you want granite, quartz, marble, quartzite, or soapstone for your custom project, we’ve got you covered!
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Benefits of Remnants
Benefits
- Great way to upscale your home using luxurious natural stones without redoing your entire kitchen or bathroom.
- You can use natural stones to increase your home’s value using smaller accent pieces through cheaper remnants ($38+ per square foot installed).
- Granite, quartz, and quartzite remnants offer naturally beautiful but very durable and easy-to-maintain options so you don’t need to worry about laborious maintenance.
- They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to make your design options more flexible.
- Granite, marble, quartzite, and soapstone are environmentally friendly and make great options for greener homes.
A Comparison of the Different Stone Remnants
Countertop Remnants vs. Slabs
Remnants | Full Slabs | |
|---|---|---|
Appearance | No specific sizes, but can range from very small to sufficiently large options for kitchen islands. They come in more shape, size, and color varieties. | They come in a plethora of styles and larger cuts ranging from 45 to 70 square feet with more continuous patterns.
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Cost | More affordable options at $10 to $40+ per square foot. | More expensive from $50 to $250+ per square foot for materials only. |
Installation | Easier and faster to install. Professional installation needed. | Require professional installation. |
Environmental Friendliness | There are sustainable options for reducing waste from slab fabrication and installation. | Although you can find eco-friendly natural stones, their fabrication and installation produce more waste. |
Usage | The perfect solution to easily remodel your home using smaller accent pieces. | Popular options for kitchen and bathroom countertops. |
5 Key Factors to Consider When Buying Countertop Remnants
1. Type of Material
The Facts
- The most popular options offered by many countertop fabricators are granite and/or quartz remnants due to their extreme durability and design flexibility.
Our Expert Tips
- Before choosing the stone material, consider the stone’s properties to make sure that it is appropriate for your project. More durable materials like granite and quartz are more appropriate for more challenging applications like when you prioritize stain and scratch resistance.
2. Design Options
The Facts
- Although remnants come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, there is really no specific size requirement for a leftover stone to be called a remnant. They can range from small to large enough pieces for kitchen islands.
- Remnants come in a wide array of styles and colors and you can even find rare colors.
Our Expert Tips
- Fabricators will have limited remnant stocks and certain colors may not be available so it is best to contact them first.
- Use remnants to spruce up your kitchen island, fireplace surround, bathroom vanity, bar tops, furniture tops, and even your patio with remnants of different materials, sizes, and colors.
3. Cost
The Facts
- Remnants can range from $10 to $40+ per square foot for materials only so you might need to pay additional fees for fabrication, delivery, and installation.
- Remnants are cheaper than full slabs so you can get even rare stones for a fraction of their cost.
Our Expert Tips
- Although higher quality and rarer stones cost more, always make sure that you ask for the best quality remnants before buying.
4. Durability
The Facts
- The durability and the amount of maintenance you will be doing will depend on the type of material you will be choosing.
- Granite, quartz, and quartzite offer the best durability but marble and soapstone can also offer a more luxurious appeal.
Our Expert Tips
- Always make sure to familiarize yourself with the strengths and weaknesses along with the maintenance requirements of your options before choosing a material because not all stones are created the same.
5. Fabrication & Installation
The Facts
- Remnants are produced from leftover pieces of large stone slabs used in kitchen or bathroom countertops. However, they can have damages (like scratches from the previous installation) but countertop fabricators cut or polish them further to make them usable.
Our Expert Tips
- Provide your specific requirements like the type of stone, color, thickness, size, and how much material you need as well as your design to your chosen installer so they can give you products that exactly match your needs and install your accent piece the way you want.
Buy Luxury Countertop Remnants at the Best Prices from A1 Stone World
At A1 Stone World, our goal is to be your one-stop-shop when it comes to countertops so we also sell numerous stone remnants for small to medium projects. Get in touch with us and let our skilled team of designers and installers work with you hand-in-hand in transforming your home!
Some of the areas we serve (contact us if you don’t see your area listed):
Green Cove Springs | Jacksonville | Jacksonville Beach | Ponte Vedra Beach | Saint Johns | St. Augustine