NV Stone / From slab to finished surface
Our Process
& Craftsmanship
Care begins before the first cut.
Slab selection, templating, vein matching, fabrication and installation — considered together by our Slacks Creek team for Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
01 / A considered sequence
Custom stone fabrication, from drawings to handover.
A finished surface brings together many decisions: the individual slabs, dimensions, joins, edges, supporting cabinetry and the way the space will be used. Resolving these early helps turn a design into stonework that can be fabricated and installed.
Jared leads NV Stone’s small team with more than 20 years of industry experience and a background in geology. We work with homeowners, builders, cabinetmakers and designers, discussing the material and fabrication approach alongside the intended result.
Explore our work: kitchen benchtops · bathroom stonework · curved features · custom stone sinks · commercial interiors.
02 / From enquiry to installation
Eight stages, one connected process.
01 / Share the brief & plans
Send floor plans, elevations, the project address and reference images. Identify the areas needing stone, preferred materials, finishes and timing. Sink, cooktop, tapware and equipment details help us understand the full scope.
02 / Select the stone
We discuss your preferred appearance, application and care expectations, then consider the actual slabs: their dimensions, colour, movement and available quantity. Supplier and batch details connect the selection with the proposed layout.
03 / Quote & confirm
We set out the agreed stonework, edge profiles, cut-outs, joins, special details and installation requirements. Once the quote is accepted and the required deposit is received, we coordinate the booking and next steps.
04 / Prepare & template
For onsite templating, cabinetry needs to be installed, level and supported, with the relevant appliances onsite and fitting information available. We confirm site dimensions and discuss radii, overhangs, adjoining finishes and any specified supports.
05 / Plan the slabs & pattern
We consider vein direction, component positions and proposed joins across the top, fascia, splashback and returns. The actual slabs, available sizes and geometry set the limits of the layout. Where a layout review is included, we confirm that stage with you.
06 / Cut, shape & assemble
We manufacture and hand-finish the stone in our Slacks Creek workshop. Machine cutting establishes the components; curves, mitres, sink details and other specified features are shaped and assembled to suit the stone and construction. Hand finishing refines the edges, transitions and agreed finish.
07 / Check & coordinate delivery
Before dispatch, we check the pieces against the confirmed fabrication details, including dimensions, edges, cut-outs, finish and adjoining components. Access, handling and installation sequencing are coordinated with the site team.
08 / Install & hand over
We coordinate installation with the cabinetry and specified supports ready, and complete sealing where required for the selected stone and finish. Where included in the agreed scope, we fit sinks and basins onsite ready for your plumber to connect. Plumbing and other trade connections are completed by the relevant contractors. We provide care guidance at handover.
03 / Start with the individual slab
Choose the material, finish and application together.
Two slabs with the same material name can differ in colour, movement and usable layout. We consider the actual selection against the dimensions, edge details and intended use, including the relationship between horizontal and vertical pieces.
Appearance & variation
Look at the overall movement as well as the close-up detail. Natural variation is part of the stone, and a small sample cannot show every part of a full slab.
Size & construction
The design must work with the available slab sizes and quantities. Larger surfaces, deep fascias and shaped features can require multiple components and planned joins.
Finish & care
Honed or polished finishes, edge treatments and care expectations are discussed for the selected material. Tell us how the surface will be used and cleaned.
Materials we work with
We work with marble, quartzite, granite, dolomite, limestone and onyx, together with selected terrazzo and porcelain slabs. Material composition, slab size, finish, application and fabrication details are reviewed before the scope is confirmed.
Explore marble, quartzite, granite and our stone, terrazzo and porcelain materials.
Explore supplier collections: SNB Stone · YDL Stone · Caesarstone · WK Stone.
04 / Follow the movement
Vein matching & bookmatching: plan the relationship.
Vein matching aims to relate the natural pattern across adjoining pieces. Bookmatching uses a suitable sequence of slabs to create a mirrored arrangement. The two approaches depend on the slabs available and the way the components are cut.
A waterfall end, mitred fascia or splashback may introduce a change of direction. We consider these relationships when planning the slab layout, together with the join positions and fabrication requirements.
Pattern continuity does not mean a feature is join-free. The stone and geometry determine what is achievable.
See these decisions in our curved stonework and kitchen projects.
05 / Inside the craft
Watch: grain matching, mitres & honed finishes.
A closer look at the stoneworking decisions behind the finished surface, from pattern direction to the assembled edge.
06 / Machine precision, hand refinement
Curves, mitres & custom sink details.
CNC cutting helps establish the intended shape. The final result also depends on how the components are assembled, supported and finished by hand.
Curved profiles
Radius, thickness and fascia construction are considered together. The fabrication approach needs to suit both the material and the proposed form.
Mitred edges & returns
Mitred fascias create the specified visual depth using adjoining components. We consider the edge, join and stone pattern as parts of the same detail.
Custom stone sinks
Bowl dimensions, waste, drainage, tapware and cabinetry access need to be resolved together. Fabricated basins can use assembled stone components, with joins planned into the design.
07 / Before we arrive
Prepare for templating and installation.
Before templating
Have cabinetry installed, level and supported. Keep the relevant appliances onsite and provide the sink, tapware, waste and other fitting details. A client or nominated representative should be available to confirm the agreed details.
Tell us about drawing changes before the appointment. If the site is not ready, templating may need to be rebooked.
Before installation
Confirm clear access, delivery and handling requirements, and any specified steel or other supports. The cabinetry and surrounding site need to be ready for the agreed installation stage.
Coordinate plumbing and other connections with the relevant contractors. Let us know early if the programme or site conditions change.
For staged fit-outs, include the required sequence when you send the drawings. See our commercial stonework.
08 / Your process questions
What to know before your project begins.
What should I send for an initial quote?
Send plans and elevations, the project suburb, stone preference, dimensions where available and the required timing. Include edge details, splashbacks, curves, basin quantities, appliance cut-outs and reference images. We clarify anything that remains unconfirmed.
Can I choose or supply my own slabs?
Yes. Tell us the supplier, material, batch, dimensions, quantity and whether the stone has already been purchased. Client-supplied stone is assessed for the proposed work, with collection, handling and other applicable requirements set out in the quote.
Can vein matching make every join disappear?
No. Matching the movement can help relate adjoining pieces, but a join remains part of the construction. The result depends on the natural pattern, slab sizes, cut positions and geometry. We discuss the layout and limitations.
When can you take final measurements?
Templating is coordinated once cabinetry is installed, level and supported and relevant appliances and fitting information are available. We confirm additional requirements for your project before the appointment.
How long does fabrication take?
Timing depends on the confirmed scope, stone availability, complexity and site readiness. We discuss the programme and milestones once these are clear. Design changes or site conditions can affect the sequence.
Who completes the plumbing connections?
Your plumber completes the plumbing connections. We coordinate the specified cut-outs and stone details with the fittings provided as part of the agreed scope.
How do I care for the finished stonework?
Care depends on the material and finish. We provide guidance on suitable cleaning and any sealing requirements for the selected stone. Tell us about the products you expect to use around the surface.
Where do you fabricate and install?
Our workshop is at 19 Rowland Street, Slacks Creek QLD 4127. We service Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. Workshop visits are by appointment.
09 / Start with a conversation
Bring your plans. We’ll work through the details.
Share the project scope, drawings and inspiration. We’ll help you understand the stone selection, fabrication details and next steps.
0416 827 155
info.nvstone@gmail.com
19 Rowland Street
Slacks Creek QLD 4127
Workshop visits by appointment.
Brisbane installation services · Gold Coast installation services
Northern NSW projects welcome.