Natural Stone | Stone Benchtops

By O'Brien Group
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Natural Stone has a unique blend of tones and colours to bring character and individuality to your home. 

Natural stone is undoubtedly more durable than most other artificial products on the market; showing minimal wear and tear over time, and it offers homeowners a sustainable option for indoor and outdoor home design.

Sourcing, extracting and processing natural stone to use as a building material has virtually no impact on the environment; making it a sensible and eco-friendly solution for all of your housing needs. Unlike many other artificial building products, stone is found naturally and requires little energy for its manufacture. Modern techniques for extracting stone are extremely efficient and help to reduce environmental impact.

Natural stone has a "natural look". Because each slab is a sliced out of a block of stone that has been extracted from a quarry there is no telling how each piece will look. It may have a unique pattern but also may have defects. This makes pattern matching between slabs virtually impossible.

Details
  • Category
    Natural Stone Benchtops
  • Range
    Stone Benchtops
  • Brand
    O'Brien Group
  • Warranty
    10 years
General
  • Country of origin
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Turkey
    • United States of America
    • Mexico
    • China
    • India
    • Taiwan, Province of China
    • Greece
    • Canada
    • France
    • Brazil
  • Type of use
    Commercial and Residential
  • Package type
    Special shipping required
  • Care and cleaning
    Easy maintenance
  • Installation
    Professional installation recommended
  • Assembly
    Professional assembly recommended
Scope of use

Benchtops, countertops, splashbacks, floors and wall cladding; in kitchen and bathroom. Not suitable for outdoor use. Minimum 10 year warranty.
Very easy to clean and keep hygienic.

Features
  • Unlike most Engineered Stone, Natural Stone is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and wont be affected by the suns UV rays.
  • Natural Stone benchtops are heat-resistant, not heat-proof. They can withstand temperatures of about 150 to 200°C, so placing hot pots or items hotter than 150°C will damage your benchtop and is not recommended. It will likely discolor and burn the surface.
Cut Shapes and Bowl Installation

We also can cut out shapes and install the sink (bowl) for you. Click here to see our bowl options. Cut-outs can be used for anything including hobs.

A sealer is always applied to the surface of a stone benchtop. A benchtop's shape can be curved and multiple slabs are joined together using clamps to make a tight join that is only visible under very close inspection.

We also make large pieces of furniture such as boardroom table tops and executive desks.

Click here to view how to clean and care for your stone benchtop.

We can make any colour benchtop from the following suppliers:
Caesar Stone
Prime Panels
CDK Stone

Installation

Installers must ensure that stone benchtops are secured to the kitchen cabinetry and fully sealed with silicon to prevent water running into the cupboards below. Sharp edges are also to be avoided to prevent injury.

Stone Benchtops

If you're looking for a more premium feel, the timelessness and depth of colour in a stone benchtop is unrivalled.

Engineered and Natural Stone bench tops will afford you a kitchen, bathroom or laundry bench that you’ll be truly proud of. Even in a commercial setting they take the look and feel of your space to the next level.

There are 3 types of stone benchtops: Engineered Stone, Natural Stone and Ceramic Stone

If you need some help choosing colours, the type of stone and its styling for your next renovation project, our team will be happy to help. For supreme design, proven durability and complete peace of mind, insist on an O'Brien Group Stone Benchtop. We're here to help.

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About the
Seller

Custom & high-quality benchtop solutions that stand the test of time.

The O'Brien Group has six branches and two affiliate partners with over 100 staff nationwide.

Since the company was founded in 1972, it has continuously invested in new machinery and its staff to enhance quality and productivity. Today, O'Brien Group's capability and attention to detail is a testament to that investment. The team produces more than 400 custom benchtops daily and its benchtops can be found in most homes and businesses throughout New Zealand.

Alongside quality and delivery, O'Brien Group is mindful of the trade requirement for hassle-free installation and the client requirement for product longevity.

Tried and True. Tried and true experience in bench top manufacturing.

The O'Brien Group has a long-established pedigree as a bench top manufacturer going back some thirty years. Established and developed by Barry and Helen O'Brien in Mosgiel (Dunedin), the business continued under their ownership. The main manufacturing plant is still in Mosgiel (Dunedin).

The O'Brien Group offers two great advantages: we utilize some of the most advanced machinery within New Zealand for the manufacture of bench tops and have a real depth of experience in the market place with our teams both in our many branches and in the main manufacturing plant. Many of the staff are long serving industry experts who take pride in their workmanship and the local relationships they have.

The company currently has branches in Christchurch, Mosgiel (Dunedin), Wellington, Invercargill, Alexandra, Nelson, Auckland, Timaru and Hamilton

Who We Are. Who we are and what we do.

The O'Brien Group has developed a unique model for organisation and management of their company and business. A core aspect of the company's growth strategy has been the company's decision to invest in new machinery to enhance production capability, quality, and productivity. However, with nationwide coverage in New Zealand, it is uneconomic to duplicate the machinery required in each of its branches.

The solution was to develop a specialised production 'hub' (factory) which manufactures all customer orders prior to transport to one of the O'Brien Group's branches for finishing. The main factory or 'hub' is located in Mosgiel (Dunedin) and the buildings cover approximately one hectare in floor area. Production planning and resource management is all undertaken at the main factory, which also houses personnel undertaking some corporate functions.

The branches have the responsibility of finishing, assembling and delivering the products to customers. This may include tasks such as assembly, addition of components such as bowls and drainers, timber, special features etc.