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How to Compare Kitchen Countertops
Which Style is the Best for You?
When you compare kitchen countertops, the best kitchen countertops for you will depend on your budget, your family and the amount of use the counter will get. If you are like the majority of us and polished slab granite countertops are out of your reach, there are some budget friendly alternatives that can give you an elegant look for pennies on the dollar.
Preformed laminate. The most economical countertops are preformed laminate over particle board. The laminate is usually plastic. These countertops come in limited colors and patterns and are formed with a built-in backsplash. The pieces are sold by the linear foot and are frequently available on sale - just watch your home improvement store flyers.
If you want to spice up these basic countertops, extras will cost you. Endcaps (the finished cover on the countertop end), mitered corners and bullnose edges will add to your cost. It will also cost to have a hole cut in your top for a sink. So if you can cut the hole yourself, you can save a few dollars.
Custom laminate. The next step up are custom laminate countertops. More colors, finishes, shapes, lengths and edges add to the flexibility of these laminate counters. Local countertop fabricators can give your counters the shape, length and style you want. You can even introduce more than one color as an edge accent or if you prefer, edge the counter with your choice of woods.
Solid-surface. If you have a large budget, you can choose solid-surface countertops. They are beautiful but costly! And the more customized they are, the more your budget will skyrocket. If you want it to appear seamless,get ready to pay as much as $1000. These countertops are very durable and look fabulous - if you can afford them.
Tile countertops. Tile countertops can span the gamut from cost-effective to eye-popping expensive. Although tiles are durable, heat resistant, and highly stain-resistant, the grout which fills in the spaces between tiles is not. Grout stains easily if not properly and regularly sealed. In addition, grout can collect soil because of its irregular surface. If you install tile countertops, try to make the space between the tiles as narrow as possible while still leaving room for grout. This will reduce the surface area of the grout and reduce the amount of stainng.
Stone or marble countertops. At the top of the budget is stone or marble countertops. These are quarried and sawn into thin slabs that are polished and trimmed. Because the stone is so heavy, transportation costs and costs associated with installation can add hundreds if not thousands to the final price. But I recommend using professional installers for granite - its a tricky project! Holes for the sink or sinks are usually cut before the slab is shipped. The cost can vary according to strength, color, veins or patterns, and thickness so be sure to shop around for the best buy. Whether granite, soapstone or quartz, they can be gorgeous!
But there is hope for those of us on a budget who love the look of stone! As builders are increasing the demand for more cost-effective stone countertops, techniques for cutting the stone to a thinner thickness supported with a wood underpinning have been perfected. These new countertops will give the look of stone for much less. Granite tile is also available for lower prices.
The secret to the best kitchen countertops? Shop around and compare. In every category, there are variations in quality and price. If you know what you are looking for and what constitutes quality for that category, you stand a better chance of spotting a bargain. And we love bargains, don't we?
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"What is the cost of countertops?"
Ask that question of most kitchen remodeling companies and/or materials supplier, and you will get a lot of hemming and hawing. And for good reason. Their response may be: "What do you mean by this exactly?" Countertop estimates vary according to material (Corian, Silestone, granite, butcher block, etc.), size, backsplashes, edge treatments, and much more.
Still, it is possible to throw out a few cost estimates, with plenty of those caveats listed above. Because, after all, you just want some rough numbers--a way to compare granite with quartz or modular granite with solid surface. Here are a few numbers for you:
Quartz Countertops
28 Sq. Ft. Counter - 5 sq. Ft. Backsplash
$2,200 to $3,100
Based on Zodiaq cost estimates.
Solid-Surface Countertops
28 Sq. Ft. Counter - 5 sq. Ft. Backsplash
$2,000 to $3,000
Based on Corian cost estimates.
Slab Granite Countertops
Black slab granite - 28 Sq. Ft. Counter - 5 sq. Ft. Backsplash
+/- $3,200
Based on a cost of $100 per square foot installed.
Modular Granite Countertops
Black slab granite - 28 Sq. Ft. Counter - 5 sq. Ft. Backsplash
For lower-end Pedra Desert Brown modular granite, $30/sq. ft. (intermediate pieces) to $35 (for special end pieces), uninstalled. Double amount to +/- $60 per square foot for installed modular granite.
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Uniform Custom Countertops Ltd
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Ottawa Planet Granite Countertop
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Artistic Concrete Countertops
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Marble Unlimited
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Cefaloni Counter Tops
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Vesta Marble & Granite
www.vestamarble.com - (613) 733-9098 - More
Interscapes Tile and Stone Gallery
www.interscapes.ca - (613) 729-4400 - 3 reviews