Color choices range from basic blacks and whites to brilliant blues and greens. Both fabricators and designers suggest handpicking each slab at the supplier's warehouse, this will ensure the right look you want.

• Do you use your own installers or third party contractors?
• How do you stand behind your work?
• How current are your fabrication techniques? Why does that make a difference?
• What measures do you take to assure there are reputable people working in our home?
• Will your quoted price include everything we need, or might we be surprised by extras and add-ons after we commit?
• When it comes to edge polish quality, what measures are taken to assure a quality finish?
• When it comes to seams, what do you do to assure minimum visibility?
• What is your on-time delivery record?
• If I should have a problem, what is your company's policy for providing a remedy?
• Does your company measure customer satisfaction? If so, how do you rate?