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mardi 26 août 2014

Granite Countertops: Types and Costs

By Fabiano Ruiz


Granite countertops are the premium choice for houses and commercial buildings in the States. These natural stone countertops provide brave statements for any living space within the house and give a certain ambiance of class to buildings like hostels and company firms. In additions, granite tops now come in loads of designs that may suit any taste and style.

There are basically 3 kinds of granite tops that are utilised for houses and commercial corporations. (1) Granite tile countertops, (2) Modular granite countertops, and (3) Slab granite countertops. Each kind of granite top has an equivalent cost and quality primarily based on turn out, installation, and fabrication factors.

Granite tiles are rather more traditionally used as flooring materials but due to the quality of this tough surface, manufacturers found them also suitable as countertops. Granite kitchen countertops are now one of the hottest trends in American and EU houses. Unlike ceramic tiles that use mortar or plaster to fill the openings that sometimes become susceptible to mold build up, granite countertops use a special epoxy to attach granite tiles together leaving tiny shallow seams or canals between each piece. This is a comparatively cheap yet effective method of having a good kitchen counter to do all your food preparation or dining activities. Black granite, a typical choice for kitchen countertops, would cost around $5 per square foot. White granite is also available.

Slab granite tops are the higher end items because they are manufactured, built, and installed as one piece of block that are often specially made for a particular area. The average size of a whole granite slab is 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) deep and 7 to 9 feet (2 to 2.7 m) wide. This sizeable piece is buffed, carved, and divided into single slab countertops, 1.25 inches (3.1 cm) thick. Since it's a single chunk of granite, this means there are zero seams for these kitchen countertops, as compared to tile granite countertops and modular granite tops.

A slab granite worktop typically costs in the region of $50 to $60 per square foot, exclusive of installation charge. Expect a standard damage of roughly $1600 to $2000 for these kitchen countertops. There are even more dear imported granite top options for high end buyers.

Modular granite countertops DC are the middle ground for these 3 types of natural stone counters. They're midway in both size and cost as well. This kind is pre-cut but larger and thicker in size than the tile version. Depending on where you're installing it, modular granite tops can either have zero of one or two seams. Granite sinks regularly make use of modular tops because single unbroken pieces are enough to cover the whole area. Installing a granite sink is a practical way of managing a cleaner kitchen.

This type of granite top is also utilized for other home furniture such as center and side tables, as well as narcissism dressers and wall-attached shelves. Costs generally depend on the kind of granite but it is usually half the cost of slab granite countertops. Its lifespan is over 80 years or longer so this is also an alternative for folks on the cheap but still want that pricey slab granite look.

Always hire a pro to install these kitchen countertops. Ask a kitchen remodeler to help you look for licensed pro granite worktop installers.




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