Granite slab can be cut with a standard household skill saw fitted with a continuous diamond cutting blade. These are available from Home Depot and Lowes for about $40.

A good quality Carbide Tipped Triple Chip saw blade is preferred when cutting Plexiglas. This reduces the amount of chipout on the opposite side of the material and produces a smooth edge. A Router can be used to cut Plexiglas as well. The Router should be at least 1.5 HP or better and with changeable collets for a 0.5" Shank quality 2 flute Carbide bit. This reduces the vibration and chattering when cutting and will produce a more smooth edge. See similar questions...

A topping slab will need to be at least 1 ?"? thick in order to accommodate the tubing plus some reinforcing mesh over the top and then to have about ?"? of concrete over everything. See similar questions...

No. As long as the slab is not over 30" above the finish grade. However a permit is required if a roof structure is built over the slab. Yes, replacing an existing electrical wiring system or adding new electrical outlets requires a permit to ensure that the wiring is installed correctly. See similar questions...

NONE. No tools needed . We have designed our garage screen for simple installation. No long complicated instructions. It is easy as 1,2,3 GUARANTEED! No problem. Our screens were carefully designed to accommodate most standard door sizes. We designed our screens to be flexible enough to fit openings that may be a few inches shorter or narrower. See similar questions...

No. An adjustible wrench is all that is needed to secure the Wedge Holder Plate between the Hitch, Hitchball and Nut. See similar questions...

No. The GROUT WIZARD will provide you with all of the tools you'll need to get started as part of your franchise fee See similar questions...

Yes. When you come to our office we give you a packet that includes several local suppliers of granite and marble slabs. You can go and tag your own granite or marble slabs, or you can select your granite and marble from our extensive showroom samples. See similar questions...

Hallmark Surfaces stocks only premium "first-quality" stone slabs which are the most consistent in coloring, patterning, and highly polished finish. "First quality" slabs do not contain large discolorations or strong veins and are usually treated with a resin coating that strengthens the stone and provides a surface finish free of large fissures, cracks, or pitting. See similar questions...

Granite is not a good option as cutting surface. Granite is harder than your knife. If you use it as a cutting surface knife will be dull very quickly. Use wooden or plastic surface to cut. See similar questions...

Granite is harder then knife. If you use knife on granite, knife can be dull very easily. Do not use granite as a cutting surface. See similar questions...

No, all our work surfaces are cut and manufactured in our own dedicated and bespoke manufacturing facility using the latest Computer Numerical Controlled machinery (CNC). This ensures precise and accurate cutting of the granite for a perfect worktop installation. Beware of some companies who claim they do not need to template before fitting, and cut on site using mobile equipment on the installation day. See similar questions...

Only if you want to ruin your good knives. Granite is harder than your knife blades and will dull them very quickly, if you use the countertop as a cutting surface. Always cut and chop on a wooden or plastic cutting board. See similar questions...