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This can be a daunting task to design your kitchen. If you can seek the help of a professional this is a great option because they should be able to interpret your needs and your style and suggest a direction for you. When budgets do not permit this then we can help you get closer by comparing stone colors to other colors in the space with our kitchen designer. This will help you to compare your walls cabinets and appliances to the stones that you like. Don't ever forget that its your kitchen and you should have what you like.
So how much does a granite countertop cost?
At this time granite is marketed between $30 and $200 per square foot. The vast difference between the price is the complexity of the installation, the rareness of the stone selected and the quality and service of the fabricator.
Below I have broken down the cost factors:
Granite Thickness:
Granite comes in many thick nesses but the most common are 2cm and 3cm. 3cm is the most common for countertop applications due to the added strength and the stability during transportation. 2cm should only be used in some overlay situation and should be adhered to existing countertop or plywood backing. Typically the price difference is nominal.
Granite Installation:
Installation may be included or not so watch the fine print here. Typically installation and fabrication will run $20-$40 per square foot depending on how detailed and the level of service you are to receive. At $20 down expect white gloves but hard working local fabricators that will take certain level of care to the finish and the cleanliness of the experience. At $40 you can expect a lot more and you should see perfection in the installation and your home should be as clean as you left it prior to installation.
Stone Selection:
This is the largest factor associated to your per square foot price. Granite ranges in price from $10 per square to $200+ just for the stone. This is due to the costs associated to farming the particular stone from the earth as well as the beauty and rarity of the stone. Just like fine jeweler the more unique and beautiful the granite the more it will cost.
Granite Edge Options:
Granite edge options are vast. They very from a simple pencil edge to double waterfall ogee to chiseled. All edges add to the detail of the space but they the also affect the price. The more simple the edge the cost can disappear for a simple pencil edge or rounded. These edges are typically included for no extra fee. Other more advanced edges like chiseled and ogee, bull nose, etc typically are extra and are typically priced per linear foot of edging. Expect to pay between $10 up to $100+ with double edge laminated edges due to the increase handling and fabrication time.
Sink holes or other custom cuts:
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Granite Countertops Price