2006-09-14 07:28:21 · 14 answers · asked by manateesb4 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
There is a vast array of pricing out there.You can get "burned" I sold granite for years and we were ALWAYS competing on price.I will give it to you straight.
First,there are different levels of pricing according to the granites' "specie".It goes from level I to level IV.Level one is the most available and easiest to mine.Level's 5 and 6 are considered "Semi precious stones".They include stones such as Lapis and anything with Blue in it.
Second is the actual THICKNESS.Some tops appear to be 1.5" thick but are only built-up on the front edge to that thickness.Some are sold as "slabs" which are true 3/4 thick from front to back, VERY expensive and heavy!!
Next is the EDGE profiles.The more contours,the more $.
Next are the HIDDEN charges.Cut outs for sinks,drop-in stoves,switch and receptacle covers.There are charges to REMOVE your exsisting tops too.There is DELIVERY charges,TEMPLATING charges and installation charges for ,Your sink to go BACK in.Hook up your stove again.
Some people go with FULL HEIGHT back splashes and that can be $ too.
Most jobs I sold were @ $4000.00 COMPLETE.Granite starts @ $77 per sq.ft. INSTALLED,but again, a lot of add-on charges accure.
All you really need is a Level II color,with a standard edge (included in price) 1.5" build up.3" back splash. (anything over 3" and you will pay more.Granite comes in @ 39" deep slabs.There fore,36" deep top plus 3" =39".No waste.
Granite has to be sealed periodically with a natural stone sealer.So be careful with; Wine,coffee,oils,tomatos,salad dressings.Wipe up any spills asap.Do NOT put any hot pans on granite,it will cause it too thermal crack.do not cut on granite,it will dull your knives.Granite does add @ 10% resale value to your home too.
2006-09-14 07:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-04 20:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 22:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Times have changed over the last few years. Unsure about homeowner grade paints, but there is many, many commericial grade paints that, if the area is prepped correctly, and the top coats are applied correctly, will give you many, many years of good service. Most contractors will give at least a 5 year warranty. OF course, you wont be able to use the counters to slice and dice, but options are available, and a contractor can do the job for less than a third of the cost of complete replacement.
2016-03-18 05:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im in granite country with about 6 quarrys within 45 minutes and it averages 63 to 65 sq. ft. here
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2016-02-10 18:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you buy it. I would try to purchase from a warehouse who can cut it to specifics for you.
At the hardware store.. I want to purchase one for the size of the bathroom counter top.. it is about 3x2 ft.. and the cost for it is 108. Thats with the middle cut out for the sink. Its spendy.. but worth it in so many ways.
2006-09-14 07:31:01 · answer #8 · answered by Serious Mandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
between 30 and 150 dollars installed per square foot
2006-09-14 07:40:42 · answer #9 · answered by mojomuppet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is about $100-225 per square foot, depending the level and pattern.
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