Granite countertops for $15/sf? Is this possible?

[tripleshot]

The cheapest I've found in NE Ohio is $49/sq ft. So if you found $30 for a color you like, that's pretty good.

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Tile or modular granite is cheaper than slab, but you have more seams. Tile is $2-$10/sf.

[WOT?*]

You can do "granite transformations" on your existing countertop. It will satisfy the "immediate gratification" urges too.

You can do a thinner profile granite slab v. the standard (2.5 vs 3 inches or so) and that will bring down the price without a noticeable difference in finish.

And lookit what I found: askville.amazon.com/cost-granite-countertops-put/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=1654905

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Did you get the $30/sf quote from a stone place? Ways to find good deals on solid tops (granite, marble) is to go to a stone place. They typically have a "scrap" area. Those really go really cheap. Or course, there are not meant to be for a large countertop.

Another place I've seen really cheap granite/marble is at the Habitat for Humanity store. Great prices! Less than $20/sf. Most expensive I saw was a huge slab for $18/sf. The smaller pieces go for much less per sf.

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The place we went with had some as low as $25 sq ft (including labor/not including sink cutouts).

[bqbride]

May 30, 2012 12:50:08 GMT -5 swizzlestx said:

Don't do granite tiles.

They just look cheap.

I would say just don't do granite. It's seriously overplayed, and it's the harvest gold/avocado green of tomorrow.

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We just replaced laminate with laminate and I have no regrets. It was quick and cheap. My main problem with the old counter was the ugly color. This way, if we get sick of it in 10 years we can just do it again. I felt like spending the money on stone was a big commitment, whereas laminate wasn't. That, and the other finishes in our house don't justify fancy schmancy counters.

[hbomdiggity]

We found a small stone guy willing to make a deal. This was back in 2006 and it was the uba tuba (which is a bit dated now) and its was prob more like $20sf.

[CloudBee]

The best we could find in the NYC area was I believe, $26 or $28 per sq ft. We went with a basic edging.

Definitely go thinner if you can. No need for a thick slab.

[cajunmom]

Just say no to tiles of any sort. That will look more dated than any type of slab that you choose, granite or otherwise.

[steph96]

May 30, 2012 14:13:51 GMT -5 @crackhabit said:

I'm open to suggestions.

On the HGTV show (Biggest Bang for Your Buck?), there was a couple that has some sort of concrete/fiberglass countertop. I can't seem to find a picture of it. It was in some renovated factory and it was curvy. IDK.

It looked about like this: www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Bathrooms/Main-Bathroom/detail.esi?oid=20761341

[dvlish]

We paid $60 and got a fabulous deal. Sorry I don't see you getting them for that:(

[redheadk]

May 30, 2012 20:31:45 GMT -5 steph96 said:

May 30, 2012 14:13:51 GMT -5 @crackhabit said:

I'm open to suggestions.

On the HGTV show (Biggest Bang for Your Buck?), there was a couple that has some sort of concrete/fiberglass countertop. I can't seem to find a picture of it. It was in some renovated factory and it was curvy. IDK.

It looked about like this: www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Bathrooms/Main-Bathroom/detail.esi?oid=20761341

You do realize that you are suggesting something that is significantly more expensive than entry-level granite, right?

Sure, there are many other options, but for a solid-surface option, granite is about as cheap as you'll be able to get.

[isabel]

What about corian or something like that? I think they're slightly less expensive, but still have that seamless look. I like the patterns a bit more as well.