Choosing the right natural stone for your home can be a daunting process. However, making some decisions before you start can help. This section explains how Avanti Marble & Granite’s Stone Selection Process works, which we hope will make selecting your granite an enjoyable experience.

Our showroom hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We also see clients on Saturdays by appointment only. The Saturday schedule often fills up so we recommend making your appointment early in the week.

Here’s what you can expect if your countertops are going to be installed in the following time frames:

One to two weeks or less away from installation: You are at an ideal stage to pick the actual slabs for your project.

Three to five weeks away from installation: You can reserve slabs from a particular lot, but we need confirmation from your fabricator in order to hold specific slabs. It’s very difficult to warehouse selected materials longer than our company hold policy dictates.

Five or more weeks away from installation: We will be happy to give you a tour of our showroom and help you get ideas for your project. Typically it is too early to hold material or select stone for your project at this time. If you are in the process of ordering cabinets, it is likely that they are at least eight weeks away from being delivered and installed. Come back to see us when you are closer to the installation date so that you can select your specific slabs.

1. Browse our website – Check out the variety of stones available on our website to get an idea of what color range you like. What colors draw your eye? What will compliment your décor? Have you met with an interior designer? Home décor magazines such as Spaces can also be a great resource.
2. Come prepared – If possible, bring a cabinet sample, floor sample or other piece of décor to see if the stone color you select will compliment your home. A trusted friend who knows your taste is another great resource to have on hand as you make your decision.
3. Help us help you – Upon your arrival, you will be asked to sign in and complete a Stone Selection Form. You can also download the form and complete it prior to arriving.
4. Do your research – Avanti Marble & Granite cannot assist you with selecting a fabricator but we can offer some suggestions to help ensure that your experience is a pleasant one. When selecting a fabricator, we recommend that you:
1. Make sure that you feel comfortable with your fabricator. It’s important to work with helpful people that you trust during this process. Remember, this should be an enjoyable experience.
2. Ask & Listen. Has a neighbor or friend recently purchased granite? Ask them about their experience.
3. Go see their work. Ask your fabricator if they have recently completed any commercial projects or any model home installs that you can preview.

Helpful Hints

• Any questions regarding maintenance, installation or pricing of your countertops should be directed to your fabricator.
• One of our experienced sales professionals will escort you through our modern showroom, where you will have the opportunity to view more than 200 varieties of natural stone.
• You can select the specific slabs you would like to put on hold for your job or simply use your visit to get an idea of which stone you would like.
• Avanti Marble & Granite will hold your slabs for up to two weeks. Extensions are granted on a case by case basis.
• Fabricators typically require a customer deposit before they will allow us to deliver your slabs to them.
• If Avanti Marble &Granite does not receive a purchase order from your fabricator within two weeks of your selection, you may lose your slabs.