Getting new countertops- questions!

[Tea-rific]

DH gave me the go ahead to start getting estimates for new counter tops. I have no idea where to start. We currently have laminate and I would like something better.

Should I go to lowes? A kitchen store?

We are also considering adding a backsplash and getting a new sink.

[sratsey]

Do you know what you want yet? If not, I would go wherever you can to see samples of countertops whether it be big box stores like Lowe's or HD and local kitchen design centers.

[kaylie]

Most people report getting better deals at local places over the big boxes. I would google your zip code and the word granite and see what comes up.

Not sure if it's the same everywhere, but usually the granite places here have tiers that determine the price of the slab.

[reils]

May 12, 2012 19:17:28 GMT -5 sratsey said:

Do you know what you want yet? If not, I would go wherever you can to see samples of countertops whether it be big box stores like Lowe's or HD and local kitchen design centers.

I agree with this. When H and I were picking ours out we went to HD so that we could see a bunch of different samples and general prices to see what we liked. We ended up not getting granite because we preferred the look of the quartz. We then took our selection to our cabinet guy and he sourced prices from his suppliers for us. In your case you'd probably want to do what PP suggested and check prices at local places when you have narrowed down what you want.

[Tea-rific]

Thanks for the advice. Should i measure before i go?