Seams, Stones & Starting a Business from Scratch 🪨🛠️In Episode 11 of the BuildX Podcast, Buz sits down with Pablo Silva—Vice President of LP Custom Countertops & Cabinetry—to talk shop on high-end countertop installation, why seams make or break the job, and what it takes to build a trusted brand in one of the most competitive trades in New England.With 19 years in the industry, Pablo shares how he went from restaurant shifts to fabricating stone, what makes a good countertop installer, and why his physical template method still outperforms lasers on tight jobs. From bathroom renovations to full kitchen design-builds, LP Custom is raising the standard for stonework and cabinetry across the region.📌 We also cover:• His field-tested approach to seams, installation, and repairs• Why quartzite beats marble every time• Why showroom-to-field communication makes or breaks projects• What most builders miss when templating stone• Tips for homeowners AND contractors on material selection👉 Big thanks to Pablo and the team at LP Custom Countertops for sharing the real story behind the seams.👇 Find LP Custom Countertops online:🔗 lpcustomcountertops.com📸 Instagram: @lp_customtops_cabinetryJust Build Baby! 🇺🇸⏱️ Chapters:0:00 – Intro & Pablo’s Background3:50 – How Pablo Got into Stone6:00 – Founding LP Custom Countertops9:10 – Expanding to Cabinetry12:00 – Customer Service & Install Strategy14:30 – Quartz vs Marble vs Quartzite17:00 – Sealing Stone the Right Way20:00 – Showroom & Templating Process25:00 – Seam Secrets & Fabrication Insights30:00 – Common Misconceptions33:00 – Industry Trends & Porcelain Panels36:00 – Rapid Fire Segment#BuildX #PabloSilva #LPCustomCountertops #CustomStonework #Countertops #Cabinetry#KitchenRemodel #BathroomRenovation #QuartziteCountertops #QuartzCountertops#MarbleCountertops #HomeRenovation #ConstructionMA #MassachusettsBuilders#StoneFabrication #SeamlessCountertops #PorcelainPanels #Templating #InstallTips#NewEnglandTrades #BuilderPodcast #ConstructionLife #JustBuildBaby #BuildXPodcast#TradeTalks #Craftsmanship #CabinetDesign #GraniteCountertops #HomeImprovement#LuxuryRemodel #CustomCabinetry #KitchenDesign #MillworkMasters #ContractorLife #ADU #accessorydwellingunit