Q.How are granite slabs sealed?

A.Slabs are treated with resin most commonly in one of two varieties:
1. Resination with hydro-repellent, a treatment which covers most of small fissures, and helps to brighten the color of the granite. This is the more common variety of sealant.
2. Resination with epoxy: This treatment fills up larger holes and open veins. This variety is generally used with Brazilian stone.

Q.How many bundles of granite slabs can be loaded onto a container?

A.Usually 8 bundles or 3,600 square feet of ¾” granite slabs can be placed into a single 20-21 ton container. The granite slabs are packed in bundles of approximately 300 to 350 square feet. Each bundle includes approximately 6 to 7 slabs, weighing 2.6 tons, or 5,700 pounds. For 1 ¼” granite slabs, 8 bundles (or 2,380 square feet), fill up a container of 20-21 tons.

Q.What are the standard dimensions of Granite slabs and how are they prepared for shipping?

A.Usually, the minimum average sizes of granite slabs are 105″ x 54″. Thickness can also be 3/4″ or 1-1/4″. The granite slabs are packed in bundles of approximately 400 to 450 square feet, each bundle including approx. 8 to 10 granite slabs. Each bundle weighs 2.6 tons, or 5,700 pounds. Every slab is protected by a thin plastic sheet placed between slabs. A piece of wood is placed beneath the slabs. The information that is printed on the labels attached to each bundle includes:

• Name of the Material
• Billing Sizes
• Quantity of slabs in the bundle
• Block number from where the slabs come
• Country of origin

Q.What are granite slabs?

A.Granite Slabs are produced by cutting large granite blocks into 3/4″ or 1-1/4″ sheets. When cut, these slabs are cleaned and then polished.

Q. How do I know MJ Flooring's granite is high quality?

A. MJ Flooring supplies only first quality material. The quality of the material is determined by measuring different parameters of a granite product through the entire production process:

• Mining – MJ Flooring’s granites are mined utilizing modern methods. Some mines still use dynamite or blasting methods to reduce cost, but this also damages the granite. The shock wave created by the blast will cause invisible hairline cracks which will result in the stone cracking at some later time.
• Cutting – MJ Flooring’s granites are cut by using water as coolant to ensure a lifetime guarantee on the quality of the product.
• Dimensions – Product dimensions are controlled within the stipulated limits in ASTM standards. Tiles are calibrated to ensure their thickness is uniform. Gauging is done to ensure the tiles are square. Beveling is done to produce a smooth edge on the tiles
• Inspection: Inspection is done at different stages of the manufacturing process and the products are segregated for unusual patches, major color variation, cracks, dimensions, surface finish, and other quality issues. They are then categorized as first, second, and commercial quality. MJ Flooring supplies only first quality material.