One-Off Quartzite Pieces, Cut on the Waterjet
This page is for the jobs that are not standard kitchens. A breakfast bar that curves around a column. An island with a 6-inch mitred apron. A one-piece dining table. A bookmatched fireplace wall. These are the pieces where a lot of fabricators say no, or say yes and then cut them freehand with a grinder.
Every custom piece we make is natural quartzite, a metamorphic sandstone around 7 Mohs and acid-resistant. Its density is what lets it hold a crisp curve and a sharp mitre, as long as it is cut with the right tools.
Types of Custom Work We Fabricate
Bookmatched Features
Consecutive slabs mirrored to create a symmetrical pattern: feature walls, fireplace surrounds, island fronts and headboards. The bundle has to be right, so we visit the yard with you.
Curved Cuts
Radius bars, rounded island ends, curved vanities and serpentine edges. Every curve is CAD-drawn and cut on the Flow Mach 500 waterjet, then hand-polished.
Deep Mitred Aprons
A strip of stone mitred to the top edge to make it look 4, 6 or 8 inches thick. The vein wraps the edge so it reads as one solid block.
Oversized Tops
Single-piece islands, tables and desks from jumbo slabs. We plan access routes at templating and spec steel substructure so the piece is fully supported.
What Makes Custom Work Different
| Step | Standard Kitchen | Custom Piece |
|---|---|---|
| Slab selection | In-stock lots | Slab hunt for size and vein |
| Templating | Laser, cabinets | Laser plus shop drawings |
| Cutting | CNC | Waterjet curves and mitres |
| Dry-lay | Spot check | Full assembly in the shop |
| Support | Cabinets | Steel substructure often needed |
| Lead time | 2-3 weeks | 4-7 weeks |
How Much Do Custom Quartzite Countertops Cost in Toronto?
Custom quartzite runs $100-$220/sqft installed.
| Custom Piece | Typical Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Radius breakfast bar (8-12 ft) | $4,500-$9,000 |
| Island with 6-inch mitred apron | $7,000-$14,000 |
| One-piece dining table top | $6,500-$12,000 |
| Bookmatched fireplace surround | $5,500-$15,000 |
| Curved Cristallo feature island | $18,000-$35,000 |
Steel substructure, LED lighting and coordination with other trades are separate lines. All standard rates are on quartzite cost Toronto.
Working With Designers
Most of our custom work comes from kitchen designers and architects. Send drawings and we return a CAD nest, a stone recommendation and a per-piece quote. We can visit site meetings, work to builder schedules and dry-lay pieces for your client to approve in our Vaughan shop. In Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges we often work straight from a builder’s plans to keep custom homes on schedule.
Stones That Suit Custom Work
- Cristallo: translucent, ideal for backlit curved islands and feature walls.
- Taj Mahal: warm veins that flow around curves.
- Mont Blanc: linear veins that make mitred aprons look crisp.
For mitred waterfalls specifically, see quartzite waterfall edge. For the machines behind it all, see quartzite fabrication. Trust us, you’re in good hands with the hard ones.