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Notes from the shop floor.

Material guides, honest answers about stone, and the occasional behind-the-scenes from an Ottawa granite shop.

Marble countertop in an Ottawa kitchen
How We Work·May 13, 2026

Why we mark your slab in chalk the day you pick it.

The practice that solves the most common worry in countertop fabrication — “will the slab I see be the slab I get?”

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Dark stone slab
Buying Guide·May 11, 2026

Five questions to ask a stonemason before you sign.

The questions that separate honest Ottawa fabricators from middlemen. Bring this list to every consultation you take.

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Bookmatched marble surface
Material Guides·May 8, 2026

Bookmatching: what it costs, what it gives you.

A mirrored vein across a 4-metre island is genuine magic — but it's not the right move for every kitchen. When to spend the premium.

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Stonemason taking measurements
How We Work·May 5, 2026

What a Tuesday template appointment actually looks like.

Sixty to ninety minutes, a digital templater, and the precise moment a kitchen renovation becomes a date with a specific slab.

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Sealed granite slab close-up
Care & Maintenance·May 1, 2026

How to seal your countertops before the Ottawa winter.

Ottawa indoor humidity drops below 25% in winter and ruins sealers. A fifteen-minute job in October saves the next round of stains.

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Ottawa kitchen with granite countertop
Buying Guide·April 28, 2026

Granite countertop cost in Ottawa: a 2026 price guide.

Real installed prices per square foot, line-item breakdown of a typical quote, and what drives cost up or down.

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