Countertop questions, answered

I'm on a tight budget. Can The Stone Studio do granite countertops for my kitchen?

Yes. The least expensive route in our shop is an entry-level granite or quartz from our racks with an eased edge and a standard sink cutout, or a remnant if your counter is small. We quote templating, fabrication and installation as separate lines so you can see what each costs and what to leave out. Send rough measurements and a photo, and we will tell you whether a remnant covers it, usually the same day.

What is the cheapest way to buy countertops from you?

Four ways to keep the price down: pick from the 296 remnants listed online for a vanity, bar or small kitchen; choose an in-stock color so there is no special order; keep your cabinets if they are level and sound; and buy a slab or remnant as-is for pickup if you have your own fabricator. We list our slabs and remnants online with their sizes, so you can check fit before you drive over.

How much do quartz countertops cost per square foot installed in Northern Virginia?

The installed price depends on five things: the material (an entry-level quartz costs far less than Cambria or Dekton), finished square footage, edge profile (eased is standard; mitered and waterfall are upgrades), cutouts, and tear-out or plumbing if you need them. Send your layout for a line-item quote, and see how our pricing works.

Do you install countertops in Loudoun County — Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg?

Yes. Our shop is in Chantilly, near Dulles Airport, and our crews install across Loudoun County: Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, South Riding, Aldie, Brambleton, Purcellville and the surrounding towns. The same goes for Fairfax, Prince William and Arlington counties, Alexandria, Washington DC and Montgomery County, MD. See the towns we install in.

Can I walk the slabs and pick my own?

Yes, seven days a week, no appointment. 2,000+ slabs and about 1,000 remnants in the yard; 1,600 slabs and 296 remnants are listed online right now. Before we cut, you approve a layout drawn on photos of your actual slab, including seam and vein placement.

Do you offer contractor or trade pricing?

Yes. Remodelers, kitchen and bath dealers, builders, designers and general contractors get a trade account with trade pricing and white-label templating, fabrication and installation under your company's name. Trade pricing is quoted to approved accounts only; we never publish it or show it to homeowners. Apply for a trade account.

Can I buy a granite or quartz remnant for a bathroom vanity?

Yes. Filter our remnants by vanity size (30, 36, 48, 60 or 72 inches), and we cut it to size, polish the edges, add the sink and faucet cutouts, and either install it or have it ready for pickup, usually 2–3 business days from the day we measure. See bathroom vanity tops.

Is The Stone Studio the same company as TR Granite & Stone Studio?

No. TR Granite & Stone Studio is a separate company, and so are the other stone businesses that share our building at 14805 Willard Rd. The Stone Studio has operated under its own name from Ste H since 2006. Our phone is (703) 945-7584.

Are you open on weekends?

Saturday 7 AM–4 PM and Sunday 12–4 PM, plus Monday to Friday 7 AM–6 PM. Walk-ins are welcome every day we are open.

Which quartz and stone brands can you fabricate?

We buy direct from MSI (Q quartz), Cambria and Cosentino (Silestone and Dekton), and we were trained by Cosentino in Dekton fabrication, and we also fabricate Caesarstone, LG Viatera, Daltile and Venezia, plus any slab you bought elsewhere. Natural stone (granite, marble and quartzite) comes from our own racks.

Do you handle commercial and multifamily countertop packages?

Yes. We work from plans and specifications, provide submittals, shop drawings, seam diagrams and closeout documents, and have capacity of about 20,000 sq ft a month for multifamily, hospitality, office and retail projects across DC, Maryland and Virginia. See commercial countertops.

Do you sell countertops directly to homeowners?

Yes. We template, fabricate and install for homeowners. If a contractor or designer is managing your project, tell us and we will coordinate through them.

Can I come and see slabs? When are you open?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome for slab viewing, no appointment needed. This is our working fabrication shop and slab warehouse at 14805 Willard Rd, Ste H, Chantilly, VA 20151. Open 7 days: Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun 12–4 PM. Call (703) 945-7584.

How much stone can I browse?

2,000+ slabs and about 1,000 remnants in the yard; 1,600 slabs and 296 remnants are listed online right now.

What materials do you work with?

Quartz, granite, marble, quartzite, porcelain and Dekton. Send your preferred stone and a sketch so we can help with your selection.

How do I get a quote?

Send a sketch with rough measurements, the color you like and your project location. Pricing depends on material, finished dimensions, edges, cutouts and installation.

What does a quote include?

Your quote shows fabrication, installation and templating, with cutouts, edge upgrades, backsplash and supports listed as separate lines.

How do you measure?

We measure with Prodim digital templating on site once your cabinets are installed. Before cutting, we work through a layout with you showing seams and vein placement for your approval.

Can I buy a remnant for a vanity?

Yes. Browse our remnants by material and size. We can cut and install a suitable piece as your vanity top, or supply it as-is to your fabricator.

See bathroom vanity tops.

Do you sell clearance remnants?

Clearance remnants, cut for pickup: $30 per square foot, fabricated and polished, on leftover pieces in selected colors.

They’re too small for a kitchen but right for a vanity, a bar top or a table. Pieces in the clearance offer are marked on the remnants page; other remnants are call for price. Tell us the size you need, we cut and polish it, and you pick it up from our Chantilly shop.

Sink cutout: $100 per sink. Undermount sink attachment: $50 (we cut notches in the underside of the stone for the clips).

Measuring and installation aren’t included at this price.

Can I hire you directly, without a general contractor?

Yes. Homeowners hire us directly for templating, fabrication and installation. If a contractor or designer is running your project, we work through them. Read about working with us directly or through your designer.

Can I replace my countertops and keep my cabinets?

Usually, yes. Stone is heavy, so the cabinets need to be level, solid and free of water damage. Tell us about any cabinet that is loose or out of level before we template.

What should I do before the template visit?

Have your cabinets installed and level. If you want us to mount your sink, have the sink and faucet on site when we measure. Pick your stone and edge. Clear the counters and move anything in the way. Be there, or have someone there who can decide on overhangs and seams.

What happens on installation day?

Our install crew brings the finished pieces, sets and levels them, and joins the seams.

How do you decide where the seams go?

We lay out your pieces on photos of your actual slabs. You see where the seams and veins fall, and you approve the layout before we cut.

Can I buy a single slab or remnant without fabrication?

Homeowners and fabricators can buy slabs and remnants from our racks as-is for pickup.

How long from measuring to installation?

Usually 2–3 business days from the day we measure, when your slab comes from our yard. Special-order stone takes longer.

Is there a warranty on your work?

Yes. Our labor carries a 5-year warranty. MSI's Q quartz carries MSI's limited lifetime residential warranty. Questions about the warranty on your job? Call (703) 945-7584 or email info@mystonestudio.com.

Do you remove old countertops and handle the plumbing?

Yes. We remove and haul away old countertops. We disconnect the plumbing before we remove the old top. We don't reconnect plumbing and aren't responsible for it. We give you two plumber references to contact directly. Tear-out and the plumbing disconnect each appear as separate lines on your quote.

Is vein matching standard?

Yes. Vein matching is standard on our jobs.

Do you stock 2 cm and 3 cm stone?

We stock both 2 cm and 3 cm.

Do I need brackets for an overhang?

Quartz needs support brackets for overhangs over 12 inches. For granite, marble and quartzite, support depends on the stone; we will advise for yours.

How long before I can use my new countertops?

Ready once the silicone dries, usually 5–8 hours after installation.

Can I reserve a slab?

Yes. With a 50% deposit, we hold your slab for one week.

Which edges do you offer?

An eased edge is standard. Mitered and waterfall edges are quoted as upgrades.

Can I buy a remnant cut to size for pickup?

Yes. We cut remnants to size for pickup. Homeowners can also buy slabs and remnants as-is.

Will you fabricate a slab I bought elsewhere?

Yes. We fabricate and install slabs bought elsewhere.

Do you carry insurance?

Insured: general liability, workers’ comp, auto and umbrella coverage.

Do you offer repairs and sealing?

Yes. We offer repairs and sealing, including countertops installed by other shops. Contact us with photos and details of the work needed.

Where do you install?

Fairfax County, VA; Loudoun County, VA; Prince William County, VA; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Falls Church, VA; Washington, DC; Montgomery County, MD. See the towns we install in.

Do you work with contractors and kitchen and bath firms?

Yes. We template, fabricate and install under your brand. The client relationship stays with our trade partner.

Can you handle commercial and multifamily work?

Yes. We have worked on commercial projects since 2016 and support submittals, shop drawings, seam diagrams and closeout documentation. Send the plans, finish schedule and countertop specification.

Are you affiliated with the other businesses at 14805 Willard Rd?

The Stone Studio is not affiliated with TR Granite & Stone Studio or with the other businesses at 14805 Willard Rd. We have operated under our own name since 2006 and are Ste H.