Why Choose Washington Marble & Granite?

 Why Choose Washington Marble & Granite?

We are a custom fabricator of all natural and man-made stone for residential and commerical use, so chances are we have what you need. While we work primarily in the Washington Metropolitan - DC area, we are happy to go wherever you are, including Northern Virginia, Baltimore, the Eastern Shore...we have even been as far as Rhode Island and South Carolina!

Our designers, salespeople, and fabricators will work closely with you throughout every step of the process. Do you have a question? We are only an email or call away. Choices with stones, sinks, edges, design options...we help with everything. We will give you the best advice and never steer you wrong, and we will give you a premium installation. Guaranteed.

We encourage you to come do a layout on your stone. This is where you lay down templates we prepare for you on the slab you have chosen and pick where you want your pieces to be cut. As custom as it gets!

Take a look around our site and check out all we have to offer. You will see a gallery of our past work that includes Granite, Marble, Caesarstone, Tile, and more. You can find design ideas and maintenance tips on our blog page.

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How We Measure Your Countertops

It’s actually quite a complicated process. More delicate than you think. The entire granite / marble installation begins with the measurement. It is where the major design is incorporated and where an 1/8” can be the difference between too tight and too loose. Oh, the pressure! But it is really not all that difficult. It just take patience and some great equipment.

The Pre-Computer Days

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How to Clean the White Deposit Around Your Faucet

A common problem that I see customers running into is mineral deposits on their countertops. This is a common result of ‘hard water’ or high mineral content in their water. To get to the root of the problem, you should have a professional check out your water filtration system. However, what we are discussion here is the residue that is left behind on your countertop after the water dries

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How to Seal Your Countertops

One of the things we are commonly asked is how to seal granite. The process is actually quite simple and can easily done by yourself in less than an hour.

The first thing to understand is knowing what sealing your tops really is versus the common misconceptions.

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Why Do We Put Steel Rods in Your Countertop?

What is the point of putting steel rods into your stone countertops? Steel rods help add strength and rigidity to your stone. On a typical sink cutout, there is only 4” of stone in the front and maybe 3 1/2” or so of stone behind the faucet. These are weak points where the stone has a tendency to be weak and break. By adding the steel, we strengthen this area, both for transportation to your home, and added strength after it gets installed. For unusual overhangs, it helps add strength and prevent breakage. Steel rods also prevent the stone from falling apart in the event of a break, which is useful when you are trying to move a piece.

How do we do put in the steel? We buy 10ft long 3/8” steel rods by the bundle. First, we cut the rods to a shorter length to fit the area where it needs to go. Then, we flip the granite over and use a bridge saw to cut out a 1/2” wide x 3/8” deep slot for the rod to rest in. At Washington Marble & Granite we put a steel rod both in front and in back of the cutout. The more strength the better! We put in the steel rod, mix epoxy, and glue it in.

Voila! The strength of steel has been added to your countertop.