Prefab countertops, also known as prefabricated countertops, provide a budget-friendly alternative to the more commonly known slab countertops. Although both are made of the same quality materials, some key differences exist. Both options are cut from a natural stone or quartz slab. However, the prefabricated tops arrive to you precut, based on the standardized dimensions of most countertops. This, in turn, reduces the costs as there are cost savings due to more prefabs fitting in a shipping container than slabs. Plus, due to the reduction in time required to choose a specific slab and fabricate it here in the US. After you select your color preference, your installer picks up the needed prefab pieces, adjusts them to fit your project’s requirements, and installs them onto your cabinets. As far as slab countertops go, these are custom cut, fit your desired dimensions, and can be a bit more tedious to work with. Slab countertops are explicitly catered to you, from the color, specific piece, style, and texture, all the way to the exact sizing down to the last fraction of an inch. As far as which one fits your needs the best? That all comes down to what exactly you are looking for. Whether it be a unique and one-of-a-kind countertop or a budget-friendly alternative that still provides a beautiful, less custom look, it is important to receive your countertops from a reputable source and work with qualified fabricators and installers to ensure the highest quality for your home.
Q&A
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Do countertops come precut? Yes.
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As a finished and pre-edged counter.
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Based on standard sizes.
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In certain colors, though Earth Stone has a vast selection.
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What does prefab quality mean in relation to countertops?
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The raw materials are the same when you select from our inventory, as all our materials, both slab and prefab are FIRST QUALITY.
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Fabrication is done overseas to save on shipping expenses.
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Prefab counters are not warrantied, as these are offered to provide the most budget friendly option and to keep costs as low as possible, we do not have a warranty department for these materials.
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How do I install prefab countertops compared to slab?
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Your installer adjusts and installs your counters regardless of whether they were fabricated from slab or from prefab.
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What are the best countertops for my money?
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Both prefab and slab are great options and have a great value depending on your specific goals, provided you use prefab made of high-quality materials.
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What options are available for Prefab?
We offer a large selection of materials for prefabs. We highlight our beautiful granite, marble and quartz collection in our products section. Click the learn more button to see the options we have available.
What options are available for Slabs?
Similar to prefab, we have a vast collection of slabs available for you in our products section. We have the largest selection of slabs in Houston, and provide beautiful varieties suited for your taste. These slabs provide for a unique layout that light up the room and will be sure to spark up a conversation with guests.
