Remnants · Vanities and small tops
Looking for granite remnants Charlotte NC? Leftover pieces from full slabs, big enough for a vanity, a bar top or a laundry counter. You get real stone for a small project, fabricated and installed by the same crew that does our kitchens.
We sell, fabricate and install granite remnants in Charlotte, NC, along with quartz and other stone remnants, for bathroom vanities, bar tops and other small projects. A remnant is the usable piece left after a large slab is cut for a kitchen, so it costs less than buying a full slab for a small job. Availability changes as we cut, so tell us your sizes and we tell you what fits.
What a remnant is
When we cut a kitchen from a full slab, a usable piece is often left over. That piece is a remnant: the same stone, the same finish, just smaller. Because the slab was already bought for another job, a remnant is the most affordable way to put real stone on a small surface.
Remnants come from whatever we have been cutting, so they can be granite, quartz or quartzite. Sometimes that includes popular looks like our Taj Mahal quartzite or calacatta-style quartz, when a piece is available.
What fits
If the surface is under about 6 feet long and has no seams, a remnant is worth checking first.
The most common remnant project, with the sink cutout and faucet holes made in our shop.
A short counter for a home bar or coffee station, often in a bolder stone than the kitchen.
A folding surface over the washer and dryer that won't mind water or detergent.
A single stone piece in front of the firebox, cut to size.
Narrow pieces that match a bathroom or kitchen already done in stone.
A stone top for a dresser, side table or built-in cabinet.
Remnants at Cornerstone Countertops & Cabinetry start at bathroom-vanity size, and we fabricate and install them like any full slab. We install remnant tops up to 7 business days after measurement, and our written estimate, with the remnant's price, is ready within 2 business days. Our classic granite slabs start at $29.95/sq ft installed, and we are a Gold winner in Charlotte's Best 2024 and 2025.
Ask What Remnants Are in StockRemnant or full slab
A remnant saves money when the piece is small and stands alone. A full slab makes sense when pieces must match or the surface is large.
| Project | Remnant usually works? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single vanity, 24 to 48 inches | Yes | One piece, no seam, small area |
| Double vanity, 60 to 72 inches | Sometimes | Needs a longer piece; larger remnants go first |
| Two bathrooms in the same stone | Rarely | Two remnants seldom match in color and pattern |
| Kitchen island | No | Too large for a remnant; use a full slab |
| Matching an existing countertop | Only by luck | The exact stone must already be in our remnant stock |
Exact sizes decide whether a piece fits. Send these numbers with your request and we can answer quickly.
Measure the cabinet and add the overhang you want, usually about an inch on the front and open sides.
Want a 4-inch stone backsplash? It needs its own strip, so add it to the size.
Note the sink model and whether the faucet uses 1 or 3 holes.
Look at a remnant the way you would a full slab: color in daylight, natural fissures and pattern near the sink cutout. Our guides on how to choose a granite slab at the yard and granite remnants for bathroom vanities cover sizes, savings and limits.
Price and process
Remnant prices depend on the stone and the size of the piece. The fabrication and installation follow the same steps as a full countertop, with the same warranty.
Call or use the form. We tell you which remnants could fit.
Visit our slab yard and approve the actual remnant.
We measure on site and cut the piece and sink opening.
Our crew installs the top. Your plumber reconnects the faucet.
Remnants come in many sizes, from bathroom-size pieces up. Ready to look? Visit our slab yard any time we are open.
FAQ
Quick answers about size, price and availability.
A usable piece left over after a full slab is cut for a larger project. Same stone, smaller size.
For small projects, usually yes, because you don't buy a whole slab for a small top. Your quote names the piece and its price.
Yes. We template, cut the sink opening and install remnant tops with our own crew.
At our slab yard on Orr Rd, open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM. Ask the team which remnants are in stock that day.
Often, yes. Remnants come from whatever we have cut recently, so granite, quartz and quartzite all appear.
We cut the sink opening in our shop, but we don't do plumbing. Your plumber reconnects the faucet and drain.
Free estimate
Send the width and depth of your vanity or top, and a photo if you have one. We check the remnants in stock and book a free estimate with the options that fit.
