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Originally Posted by linz06  We are very DIY kind of people and have never hired anyone to do any work for us (new flooring, new kitchen, new bathroom etc. all done by us with the help of family members in our old condo!) I know we would have to pay for installation of stone, but of course it's something I want to be done right. |
Well hi there, fellow DIYer
Getting an excellent fabricator & installer is the most important part. This is where you want to get references and talk to people who have had work done by them. Anyone with the right tools can cut stone. Cutting it so it is scribed to your walls and has a perfect fit in your corners & to your cupboards is a whole other ball game. Many fabricators want you to go with a granite backsplash as the thickness of it covers many cutting sins. I plan to tile my backsplash myself to I wanted my counters to fit perfectly...and they do
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Originally Posted by linz06 We got a quote for granite for about $7000. We thought that was a lot! But it seems any kind of stone would be pretty close. That's why I looked at Corian for a little while too, but I do think I like stone better. We do have a large kitchen and a lot of counter space so I know we will have to spend more money no matter what we get. I think I would feel better spending that much money if I know it is going to hold up for a long time. I don't want to change them again in 10 years! |
That sounds reasonable for all your counters as you'll need a couple of slabs. All mine counters came out of a single slab & was $3000 (and I have a couple of pieces left over).
I too looked at Corian & quartz...but they looked like the artifical product they are. Personally, I prefer the more natural look of stone. This is my second home with granite counters. I thought I might want a change this time around, so looked alot before I made my choice. It helps if you know yourself well & know what YOU like...not what your friends like, not what's the trendy thing to have, but what appeals to you time & time again....so the best thing you can do IMO is to get out there & actually and see what appeals to you.