Sparky Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Looking for something priced between granite slab and laminate. I found granite for $40 a square foot but that will never be recouped in selling the house. It has to be a solid counter. Have looked at the big box stores but have not really seen any options. Concrete sounds good but taking on that project is somewhat intimidating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Call stone city llc. I got my entire kitchen (search for my thread "kitchen remodel") for $1700 with an undermount sink. It was $45.99/sq ft + tax. Cheapest i found for what i wanted + install. My buddy just went with them 2 weeks ago, got the cheaper level, was like $39.99/sq ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Yea, thats where I saw the $40 a foot price. For my neighborhood its just too expensive though. Looking for a cheaper solid option. I have also tossed around the idea of using 24" smooth granite tiles. My dad did this in his kitchen and it looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Tiles will never compare to slab...and the counters will look great and bring back more than you think. Any time i see tiled counters, they look so cheap and junky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'll have to take a pic. They look great, I was pretty skeptical before I'd seen it finished also but it looks good. That said you're right, it doesn't compare to slab but that is justified in the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRunnin72SST Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Try crazy scotties in marysville... He use to have granite starting at $25/sqft... -Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Just got Uba Tuba for $35 a square- $150 for under-mount cut and heavy sink mount. $2800 but I have a TON of counter space. Find the small shops that ONLY do Granite. In this market, I think you will 100% Re-coupe that, since EVERYONE wants Granite, and that is the current standard of "higher end" finishes. Kitchens and Bathrooms sell houses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I wonder how much granite transformations costs? That crap that fits over the existing counter tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I wonder how much granite transformations costs? That crap that fits over the existing counter tops. Never heard of it- but very interesting after a little reading! Cant find any price per square.... Edit** No longer a fan- http://www.buzzle.com/articles/granite-transformations-cost.html Generally, the granite transformations cost is almost equal to the cost of demolishing an existing countertop and installing a new one with tiles in the backsplash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I think my boss did the thin slab thing over her counter top to save money and give the same look, but I dont think you can leave hot things on it for long since its not very thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Concrete countertops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/corian/index.html this stuff used to be cheaper than granite is easier to clean and looks just as nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/corian/index.html this stuff used to be cheaper than granite is easier to clean and looks just as nice We are looking into this for our remodel. Lots of creative options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 A guy I know does corian one piece tops, that look great abd are super durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 I have granite transformations counter tops in my kitchen and hall bathroom. I like them a lot. They are heat, stain, and scratch resistant and you never have to seal them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/corian/index.html this stuff used to be cheaper than granite is easier to clean and looks just as nice That is exactly what I'm looking for. Need to look into pricing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 That is exactly what I'm looking for. Need to look into pricing now. Just FYI when I priced it out it was as expensive as mid-level granite. The one benifit was that for my sq footage they would include the intergrated sink for free. Unfortunatly the only sink colors were white and cream-and I really wanted full murder status with the sink/counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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