vendredi 29 août 2014

Granite tops: Types and Costs

By Fabiano Ruiz


Granite countertops are the premium choice for houses and commercial buildings in the States. These natural stone worktops provide powerful statements for any living space within the house and give a certain ambiance of class to buildings such as hostels and company conglomerates. In additions, granite tops now come in loads of designs which will suit any taste and style.

There are basically three sorts 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 type of granite top has an analogous cost and quality based mostly on turn out, installation, and fabrication factors.

Granite tiles are more historically used as flooring materials but due to the quality of this tough surface, manufacturers found them also suitable as worktops. Granite kitchen countertops are now one of the most well-liked trends in American and European homes. Unlike ceramic tiles that use mortar or plaster to fill the gaps that usually become subject to mold build up, granite countertops utilise a special epoxy to glue granite tiles together leaving tiny shallow seams or canals between each piece. This is a relatively inexpensive yet practical technique of having a good kitchen counter to do all of your food preparation or dining activities. Black granite, a common 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 are made, fabricated, and installed as one piece of block that are usually specially made for a specific area. The average size of an entire 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 massive piece is buffed, carved, and divided into single slab counters, 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, as compared to tile granite countertops and modular granite tops.

A slab granite countertop 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 more dear imported granite top options for high end buyers.

Modular granite countertops DC are the middle ground for these three sorts of natural stone worktops. They are midway in both size and cost too. This type 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 several seams. Granite sinks frequently employ modular tops because single unbroken pieces are enough to cover the entire area. Installing a granite sink is a practical technique of handling a cleaner kitchen.

This kind of granite top is also used for other home furniture such as center and side tables, as well as vainness dressers and wall-attached shelves. Costs customarily depend on the sort of granite but it is mostly half the price of slab granite countertops. Its lifespan is over 80 years or longer so this is also an alternative for people on a budget but still need that expensive slab granite look.

Remember to always hire a professional to install these kitchen countertops. Ask a kitchen remodeler to help look for certificated pro granite countertop installers.




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