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L & L Granite, LLC
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"This guys were knowledgeable, professional, and left me with a clean wonderful kitchen! The countertop same as practically invisible."
Response time3 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Hal is a bit of a character and drives an old truck, but he is very pleasant and takes great pride in his workmanship. One of the few times in our history of several home projects where a project has exceeded our expectations."
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PBR Painting Plus Home Improvement
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

"Paul is reliable and shows up when he says he will and sticks with a project until completed. He has completed several projects including hanging drywall, repair of a lath and plaster wall, interior painting, trim work, installing bi-fold doors, hanging an exterior door, power washing and staining a deck. He is easy to work with and takes on unforeseen challenges with patience and a smile. Paul always takes the time and effort to make sure each job is done right and cleans up when finished."
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Stone Countertops questions, answered by experts

The best tool for cutting countertops depends on the type of countertop material. For some softer materials, like laminate (Formica) and butcher block, you can use a hand saw, but most experts recommend power saws like circular saws, since these make the job go faster and easier and give more even results. However, power saws and circular saws are dangerous if used incorrectly, and they can be so powerful that they damage or chip laminate, stone, and other types of countertops. For this reason, you should take safety precautions and use best practices to prevent damage.

Using water when cutting stone drastically reduces the amount of dust that comes off the stone. It’s beneficial to cut down on the amount of dust for respiratory and other safety reasons, such as keeping your vision clear while using an electric tool. Even with protective eyewear, the dust can still cloud your safety glasses. You should always wear protective gear when cutting stone.

Budget-friendly alternatives to granite include quartz, laminate, or solid surface materials. Quartz naturally mimics the look of granite, or homeowners can choose a laminate designed to resemble the natural stone for a much lower cost.

The angle at which you cut countertops depends on the material, your intended outcome, and the location of the cut. For example, rather than cutting a straight 90-degree angle for internal corners, cut edges at a 45-degree angle to give a clean, professional look. For outside edges, most homeowners want squared-off sides, so 90-degree angles can make the most sense there. Because you want to get angles exactly right to minimize seams and eliminate the need for patching, be sure to measure several times before cutting and use the right equipment to get sharp, accurate angles.

If you're looking to break up a stone slab or some landscaping stone, the process is very similar to breaking up a boulder, and may in fact be easier because it is easier to access and not as deeply buried into the ground.

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