Mylegsbig
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How much to make this Granite?
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How about calling a contractor and getting an estimate? That seems to be the place to begin.
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Mylegsbig
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i dont want to call some guy over to my house for nothing if i can just get a general estimate from someone in the know. im very busy at the moment.
looking for a rough figure.
looking for a rough figure.
GB
Chief Eating Officer
There are way too many variables for you to get any kind of estimate just by looking at a few pictures. Katie's advice is sound. Any estimate you get here could easily be off by 100% or more basically making it worthless.
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Mylegsbig
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i pictured all the space that would be covered in granite. it's there in the photos. someone here has to have had their kitchen redone in granite countertops. Someone here has to have remembered by some general amount how much it costed. Again, i have to much going on make another appointment with some guy.
Would appreciate an answer to my question
Would appreciate an answer to my question
GB
Chief Eating Officer
My in-laws just had granite installed this week and I am telling you that you can not get a useful figure by what you have shown. Prices will be different based on location and contractor. There are different types and qualities of granite. You do not give any measurements. Someone could look at your pictures and tell you it would cost $1000. Someone else could look and tell you $10,000. They both could be right.
You are looking for a shortcut where one will not work. Wait until you have the 15 minutes it will take out of your life to have a contractor come in, take measurements, and give you options.
You are looking for a shortcut where one will not work. Wait until you have the 15 minutes it will take out of your life to have a contractor come in, take measurements, and give you options.
Okay, in lieu of calling for an estimate, you need to calculate the square footage of the space you want to convert to granite. Then, research local sources for the price of granite and find out what the cost of installation would be for the calculated area.
Seems to me, it would be more time efficient to have someone who knows about these things give you an up-front estimate. Usually estimates are at no cost to you. At least they are in my area. Or they are a nominal fee. I'm a decorator and have experience with these situations.
In many cases, a homeowner can spin their wheels doing research and checking on pricing and sources in much more time than someone who is experienced in the field. You also have to be sure the person/company performing the work is licensed and bonded. I don't even want to go there if they aren't.
Just my comments from experience.
Seems to me, it would be more time efficient to have someone who knows about these things give you an up-front estimate. Usually estimates are at no cost to you. At least they are in my area. Or they are a nominal fee. I'm a decorator and have experience with these situations.
In many cases, a homeowner can spin their wheels doing research and checking on pricing and sources in much more time than someone who is experienced in the field. You also have to be sure the person/company performing the work is licensed and bonded. I don't even want to go there if they aren't.
Just my comments from experience.
also .. that is a really high back splash .. they will (should) have to come
out ond template the splash after the tops go in .. something that big will
need backer rods in it .. they cant cut that on site .. so you ae looking at two installations .. also .. granite needs to be sealed and taken care of ..
the lighter the color the more porus it is .. the more it needs to be sealed ..
just did a kitchen last year .. 25 grand in granite .. has red wine stained into it due to not sealing .. it is a very light color .. also .. it will need to
be seamed around the sink .. i dont think they can get that in one peice ..
just a couple things to consider ..
out ond template the splash after the tops go in .. something that big will
need backer rods in it .. they cant cut that on site .. so you ae looking at two installations .. also .. granite needs to be sealed and taken care of ..
the lighter the color the more porus it is .. the more it needs to be sealed ..
just did a kitchen last year .. 25 grand in granite .. has red wine stained into it due to not sealing .. it is a very light color .. also .. it will need to
be seamed around the sink .. i dont think they can get that in one peice ..
just a couple things to consider ..
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Mylegsbig
Head Chef
so for some granite laid on my counter tops i may have to pay 25k?
And it's 60 a square foot? All the space i posted is every time id have to cover.that is. How the **** could that add up to 25k
I was thinking a couple grand
And it's 60 a square foot? All the space i posted is every time id have to cover.that is. How the **** could that add up to 25k
I was thinking a couple grand
Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
Figure on $100.00+ per square foot
Enjoy!!
Enjoy!!
There are different types of granites and the price depends on the grade of the granite. The more exotic/rare ones can cost upto 105-110 dollars per sq. ft and the low ends can be installed for 45 dollars per sq. ft.
It also comes in a variety of thickness. The one that goes on the countertop is 3/4 thick while the one that you use for a full height backsplash is 1/4 inch thick. This means the price would also be different.
Finally you have to pay for the edge of the granite. You can get it in square edge (which is standard), beveled and probably get into the fancy ogee edge. All of this comes at an extra cost.
Rock bottom price is 45-50 dollars per sq. ft.
It also comes in a variety of thickness. The one that goes on the countertop is 3/4 thick while the one that you use for a full height backsplash is 1/4 inch thick. This means the price would also be different.
Finally you have to pay for the edge of the granite. You can get it in square edge (which is standard), beveled and probably get into the fancy ogee edge. All of this comes at an extra cost.
Rock bottom price is 45-50 dollars per sq. ft.
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Mylegsbig
Head Chef
could i make it tight for 5 grand? literally that is all the counter space i have
kitchenelf
Chef Extraordinaire
Mylegsbig said:
Would you settle for the answer - - - - - - maybe?
It's just something you are going to have to take the time to do - you cannot even begin to contract someone until they look at it. If you can calculate the square footage yourself then you will be able to go to Home Depot or the likes and give it to a salesperson (after you pick out what you want installed, that is) and they can give you a "ballpark" - because they WILL have to come look at it FIRST.
Seriously, this is only something that people will be able to guess at - and I think they have guessed the best they can.
One other, and more important, consideration is: How long do you intend to live in this residence? Is this your be all and end all home? If so, go for broke and get what you want. If not, save it for your dream residence. It could be a "nice to have" for now, but if you are going to move, then, you might want to reconsider your decision to convert your present counter spaces from what they are to granite.
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Mylegsbig
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Katie E a house is alot more likely to sell with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. it's one of the first things people look for.
but the house, i plan on 10 years in it at least.
but the house, i plan on 10 years in it at least.
MLB, you might try calling Sears to see if they will give you an in-home estimate (& possibly bring samples). At least you will get an idea - ballpark.
Sears
It is true that buyers/realtors look for the things you mentioned (& hardwood floors), but when you sell you will get close to market value, maybe a little more -- no matter how much $ you put into it. Maybe it will sell faster with upgrades. I'd rather save the $ for a new place, if you don't plan on staying for years to come. Shop around first, & compare prices. Ask friends where they purchased theirs. Btw, 10 years go by faster than you know.
Edited to add: Are you set on Granite? There are so many pretty and durable materials out there now, that may not cost as much. Take a look at HGTV's site. I've heard about remnant places that carry smaller pieces for less $ - don't know where to find them though. Maybe the yellow pages.
Sears
It is true that buyers/realtors look for the things you mentioned (& hardwood floors), but when you sell you will get close to market value, maybe a little more -- no matter how much $ you put into it. Maybe it will sell faster with upgrades. I'd rather save the $ for a new place, if you don't plan on staying for years to come. Shop around first, & compare prices. Ask friends where they purchased theirs. Btw, 10 years go by faster than you know.
Edited to add: Are you set on Granite? There are so many pretty and durable materials out there now, that may not cost as much. Take a look at HGTV's site. I've heard about remnant places that carry smaller pieces for less $ - don't know where to find them though. Maybe the yellow pages.
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please dont go to home depot or anywhere like that ...
call a company that all they do is stone .. all home depot does is
call them .. but then you pay twice .. 60 a sqft is on the low side ..
you wont get a piece of granite that matches at that price ...
and it might be full of seams .. corian is a very nice option ...
and corian can be fixed if you mess it up ...
call a company that all they do is stone .. all home depot does is
call them .. but then you pay twice .. 60 a sqft is on the low side ..
you wont get a piece of granite that matches at that price ...
and it might be full of seams .. corian is a very nice option ...
and corian can be fixed if you mess it up ...
Michelemarie
Executive Chef
MLB, I just had my kitchen counters and backsplash (all the way up to the top cabinets) with granite. I made a drawing on graph paper to get a general square footage. I also got several quotes from Home Depot, Granique (fake granite placed right over the existing counter tops) as well as several stone warehouses. I am of the opinion that the stone warehouses are the best. Cost is hard to determine because each granite as a different price point. Also, the grades of granite are different also.
My biggest advice to you, pick the exact slab(s) you want and bring a sample from that slab to your home. I promise you, the granite will look much different in your kitchen than it will in the warehouse under fluorescent lighting. Each slab is different, so if you pick a "color" at a place like home depot, the slab you get may be very different.
I am very happy with my granite! Good luck!
My biggest advice to you, pick the exact slab(s) you want and bring a sample from that slab to your home. I promise you, the granite will look much different in your kitchen than it will in the warehouse under fluorescent lighting. Each slab is different, so if you pick a "color" at a place like home depot, the slab you get may be very different.
I am very happy with my granite! Good luck!
