Thursday 14 February 2013

Granite Countertop

Sink cutout, under mount sinks normally have an extra charge. Note: Most granite fabricators include up to three holes for the faucets. Extra holes may be an additional charge.
Other cut out’s such as cook tops in the granite, etc.
Standard granite backsplash height is usually 4” tall. Be sure to find out if the granite backsplash is included in the quote.
Full height granite backsplash will be an extra charge. Normally priced by the square foot of the stone.
Special edging for the granite is usually an extra charge. Some special edging types are as follows. Half Bullnose, Demi Bullnose, Full Bullnose, Ogee, bevel, waterfall and the chiseled look edge. These are just some of the edges they offer. Each company will have other special edges they can offer. Usually company’s include basic edging for the granite in the square foot pricing. The basic granite edge is a flat edge (aka. eased edge). To see Granite Edges Click here
You can determine the cost of basic Granite Countertop by contacting professionals installers who can give you the specific figures. There are different factors that influence the price of granite one of them is the size and the cost of material which is measured by the square foot and you can determine the price by taking the area to be covered by the granite countertop. The color and other finer details will also determine the price of the granite slab you wish to purchase.
The area where you want the granite countertop to be installed should be measured in both length and width, to get different professional opinions you should contact several installers. The cost of installation is something else you need to consider because it is not always included and different installers have different prices. You need to find a granite installation companies who are reputable and will charge an affordable price for the installation and any other service fee. You can compare different installation prices to get a clear picture on the total charge.