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Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. In This Article Expand. Slab vs. Other Materials. More Tips. However, quartz actually surpasses granite in some respects: it never needs sealing and it is a predictable product.
Laminate Thin laminate glued onto particleboard. No stone content. From a distance, the laminate can visually duplicate the look of slab granite better than quartz or solid surface, since it is a photograph of granite. Granite or Quartz Countertop Overlays. Instead of buying a countertop at a national chain seek out local granite fabricators.
They specialize in one thing, fabricating granite countertops; and they are who the national chains hire to make your countertops for you anyway. When a local company is hired by a national chain store they are being paid as little as possible by the big company. The big chain store then turns around and charges you more for acting as the middle man in the sale. Because they only specialize in selling stone counters, they know which ones are the best for your kitchen. You can scour the yellow pages, search the internet, and ask your friends who did their counters, or you can fill in the form below and we will do our best to set you up.
Granite comes in several forms, all of which are stunning, but that vary in cost. Remnants, tiles, and overlays are all less expensive, but luxurious, options. You'll probably find a row of remnants at your local stone yard like this. When someone purchases a slab they rarely use the entire thing and stone yards hold onto those leftover pieces for future projects. You could piece together the perfect countertop with remnants at a fraction of the price of buying a full-slab of granite.
Pro-Tip: You can use a contrasting color on your island and perimeter cabinets. Granite tiles are easier to work with, much less expensive, and installing them can be a weekend DIY project.
Just remember that grout seams need to be sealed or your porous granite tiles could be even more susceptible to stains and etching than usual. Overlays are another option for when you want the look of natural stone but without the big budget. Overlays are made from a combination of granite and other materials primarily resin that are used to create a kitchen work surface that is designed to fit over your existing countertops. Because they are prefab, they are less expensive to produce and can be fitted quickly, possibly even as a DIY job.
This is a good example of an overlay. Notice it's a little thicker. Overlays are lighter and easier to work with than slabs, so you may be able to tackle installation yourself. This saves you money and the inconvenience of having to wait for someone else to install them. Some companies will include this in the cost of installation or give you a discount if you do it , but others may charge you more if they have to handle demolition for you.
There are several different types of finishes available. Each comes at a different cost that will affect the final price. Polished granite finishes are the most popular, but you can also choose between honed finish leathered as well.
Each has its benefits and each can effect the final price. A polished finish is the standard. A honed finish is smooth but not shiny.
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