Rabu, 03 September 2014

Granite Countertops: Types and Costs

By Fabiano Ruiz


Granite countertops are the premium choice for homes and commercial buildings in America. These natural stone countertops provide powerful statements for any living space inside the house and give a certain ambiance of class to buildings such as hostels and corporate establishments. In additions, granite tops now come in hundreds of designs which will suit any taste and style.

There are essentially 3 types of granite tops that are used for homes and commercial enterprises. (1) Granite tile counters, (2) Modular granite countertops, and (3) Slab granite countertops. Each kind of granite top has an analogous cost and quality based on produce, installation, and fabrication factors.

Granite tiles are more historically used as flooring materials but because of the quality of this tough surface, makers found them also acceptable as worktops. Granite kitchen countertops are now one of the most well-liked trends in American and European houses. Unlike ceramic tiles that use mortar or plaster to fill the openings that sometimes become susceptible to mold build up, granite countertops employ a special epoxy to connect granite tiles together leaving tiny shallow seams or canals between each piece. This is a relatively cheap yet effective method of having a good kitchen counter to do all of your food preparation or dining activities. Black granite, a standard choice for kitchen countertops, would cost around $5 per square foot. White granite is available.

Slab granite tops are the higher end items because they're made, built, and installed as one piece of block that are often specially made for a specific 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 large piece is buffed, carved, and split into single slab countertops, 1.25 inches (3.1 cm) thick. Since it's a single piece of granite, this suggests there are zero seams for these kitchen countertops, in comparison to tile granite countertops and modular granite tops.

A slab granite counter customarily costs roughly $50 to $60 per square foot, exclusive of installation fee. Expect an average damage of approximately $1600 to $2000 for these kitchen countertops. There are even more expensive imported granite top options for high end purchasers.

Modular granite countertops VA are the middle ground for these three kinds 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 nil of one or two seams. Granite sinks frequently employ modular tops because single unbroken pieces are sufficient to cover the whole area. Installing a granite sink is a practical way of managing a cleaner kitchen.

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

Remember that it is important to always hire a pro to install these kitchen countertops. Ask a kitchen remodeler to help you look for certificated pro granite worktop installers.




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