05/15/2026
Behind every beautiful countertop install is a lot of planning before a single cut is made ✨
When a project requires a seam, one of our goals is always to create the best possible flow through the natural movement of the stone. At Tops In Countertops, we use Slabsmith — a digital “green screen” layout program — where we photograph each slab and digitally line up the veining before fabrication begins. This allows us to visualize exactly how the material will look installed and make adjustments for the best overall appearance.
Not every seam can flow perfectly — especially with heavily veined materials, random natural movement, or when layouts require pieces from two different slabs. Natural stone is unique, and every project presents different challenges.
For this project using Sensa Fantasy Brown from Cosentino, the results turned out beautifully! The digital layout allowed us to continue the movement through the seam and create a much more natural look once installed.
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▪️ The original slabs
▪️ Our digital Slabsmith alignment
▪️ The final installed countertops
This is one of the many behind-the-scenes steps that helps turn natural stone into a finished piece of art