Translucent onyx and other glowing stone tops for bars, islands and feature walls, with lighting planned in.
Onyx is a translucent stone with bands of honey, cream, green or blue that seem to glow when light passes through them. Used on a bar front, an accent island, a vanity or a feature wall, it can become the focal point of a room. It is also delicate: onyx is soft, sensitive to acids and heat and often needs backing for strength. Homeowners and businesses in Nashville choose onyx for special spaces where the glow is worth the care.
We help you pick slabs that glow the way you want, then plan the structure: onyx is often laminated to a clear backing for strength, and lighting is designed with the stone so there are no hot spots or visible fixtures. We coordinate with your electrician for LED panels and drivers. Fabrication needs special care, and installation uses supports and adhesives suited to translucent stone. We explain care and recommend using onyx in lower-use areas or as an accent.
LED panels, drivers and diffusers are planned with the fabricator so the glow is even and the electrical is safe and serviceable.
Thin onyx is often attached to a backer, which adds strength and keeps cracks from running through the slab.
Onyx etches and scratches easily and handles heat poorly, so it suits bars, vanities and accent surfaces better than heavy cooking areas.
We view slabs on a light table, so you can see how the stone looks lit before you commit.
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BeforeAfterSee the glow before ordering.
Strength built in.
Lighting planned with your electrician.
Delicate stone handled slowly.
Where onyx works best.
Translucent porcelain and resin options.
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You tell us what you want or what your counters are doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We look at your cabinets, layout and walls, talk through materials, edges, sinks and seams and note any prep that is needed.
You choose the material, slab and details, receive a plain written scope and approve it before anything is ordered or cut.
We template your cabinets exactly, then the countertops are cut, shaped and polished to fit, with openings made for your sink and cooktop.
We remove the old tops, set the new ones level, join the seams, seal where needed and set the sink and backsplash.
We clean up, haul away the old countertops if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
On accent areas yes. It is not ideal for heavy cooking and prep surfaces because it scratches and etches.
We plan LED panels behind the stone with your electrician and design access for service.
It is softer and more brittle than most stones, so we back it and support it carefully.
Usually much more, because of slab cost, backing and lighting. We give a written estimate.
Yes. Translucent resin panels and thin porcelain can create a glow with less care.
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