If you are looking to dress up a smaller area of your house, or want to see the
durability of stone before making a bigger decision, a bathroom vanity may be an option
for you. With new material being used each week, we have a wide selection of colors to
choose from. We can also assist you in finding the perfect size sink, be it a top mount
or undermount as well as proper fixtures.
Things to know about this type of project
Here are a few suggested items to be aware of before & during your project with Athena Granite & Marble.
- MIRRORS If there is a mirror on the wall directly behind, above, or against any countertops or backsplash
and Athena is contracted to remove the existing countertop and/or backsplash, it is the customer's responsibility to have the
mirror removed prior to Athena's removal of the countertop or backsplash. It is also the customer's responsibility to have the
mirror replaced on the wall following completion of Athena's granite installation. If the mirror is not removed, Athena does not
accept responsibility for any damages to the mirror that may occur. This same scenario may exist with tile on the wall that
meets a countertop or backsplash.
Concerning remodel scenarios, if the customer chooses not to remove the mirror, the backsplash will be fabricated and installed
1/8-inch lower than the lowest point of the mirror.
- SINKS AND FAUCETS Your undermount sink(s) must be at the job site when we template or
field measure for granite countertops. If they are not available at that time you will be responsible for
delivering the sink(s) to Athena at least three days prior to your installation date.
Undermount sink openings are cut into the granite according to the template that the sink manufacturer
provides with the sink. The customer must convey any preference for specifications that vary from the
manufacturer's template at the time of field measure with written acknowledgement by Athena.
Drop-in sinks are not required to be present until the time of installation at which time Athena will cut the
opening for the sink(s).
Customer must provide all faucets, sprayers, soap dispensers, or any other dispensers at time of countertop
installation. Customers may need to verify the desired location for the holes to be drilled.
If you are using undermount sinks in a bathroom vanity top, please be aware that Kohler model 2211 will
not work with any standard cabinet base because the sink is too large and does not allow room for any faucets.
If you wish to be supplied with any of the granite pieces that are remaining from sink cutouts, you must tell
the field measurer. If you would like any cutting or fabrication done (such as edge polishing) there will be
additional charges per piece.
- COUNTERTOP REMOVAL If Athena is contracted to remove any existing countertops, we are only
responsible for disconnection of plumbing and electrical (the customer is responsible for reconnection or any
additional plumbing or electrical work). Athena will not be responsible for any damage to drywall/walls, sinks,
or faucets during the countertop removal process. Countertops, sinks, and faucets will be removed from the job
site and disposed of by Athena unless otherwise noted on the contract. Athena cannot guarantee any existing
tops will be removed in one piece or without damage or breakage. Removal of any appliance garages, upper cabinets,
columns, windows, tracks, or other fixtures aside from actual countertops will be the customer's responsibility
Removal of existing tops is usually required to be done at the time of field measure in order for accurate
measurements to be taken. The installers are not certified plumbers nor are they permitted to reconnect any
plumbing following the measuring or templating.
- CABINETS All cabinets must be fully installed and attached prior to field measure or template.
Natural Stone countertops must be installed on a flat and level surface. If customer's cabinets are not
perfectly level and on a flat plain, the installers will shim the granite tops to make them level. In these cases
the customer will be responsible for adding molding to the shimmed areas for aesthetic purposes; or it may become
necessary for Athena to reschedule countertop installation until the cabinets are leveled.
- PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL Athena is not responsible for any plumbing or electrical work.
If you are getting full granite backsplashes, longer than average screws will be required for electrical outlets,
which Athena does not supply. If any backsplashes infringe upon electrical outlets, the outlets may need to be
relocated by an electrician.
If you are using an undermount sink, a plumber should be scheduled for the day following the completion of the
countertop installation. The silicone used to attach the sink to the stone should set overnight, at a minimum,
before the plumbing work is performed.