In article , bregent says...

In article , Mr. Bill says...

Hi.

Any and all may share their wisdom here. I am remodeling my kitchen
and it is now time for the counters. My wife and I have gone 'round
and 'round about what to use.

So, we found some Dupont Zodiaq (indus red) that we loved. Our
kitchen is U shaped, with a dining bar and one small counter top
opposite. We have a total of about 61 square feet f surface, and 33
feet of edge, plus a backsplach of maybe 25 square feet (up to the
bottom of cabinets).

We picked a plain, 45 degree bevel on a doubled edge (instead of
bullnose). Ouch! The bid was just under $8,000. OK $100 per square
foot.

What am I missing? I have done countless hours of reseach on the
internet to try to be an informed consumer, and I was thinking in the
$50 - $60 sq ft range. What did I ask for that blew the lid?

Since there are now a number of granite fabricators in my city
(northern california), I'm thinking of dropping by with my drawings.

I realize that some of the factors are shape, edge profile, amount of
edging and of course area. Chime in because I am very flexible with
respect to materials and design. I just can't seem to find someone
who will confide in me the factors that effec price.

Thanks!

PS, while I can eaily see the prices for stone materials on the web,
the synthetics are well hidden. Any clues as to material prices?

I'm no expert, but we just had a Silestone countertop installed last week,
similar size as yours, 45 degree single bevel, also in Northern California. The
Silestone we selected was from their mid priced group. We have 90 sq feet of
surface and 31 linear feet of edge. Total cost for us was approx $5600.

As far as I can tell, you are correct - the only factors are area (including
backsplash) and edge, plus any additional travel time. The double edge bevel
may be costing you a chunk. Ask to see the cost sheet from the bidder. I had our
fabricator fax the sheet to me which allowed me to see how everything priced
out, and at the same time, found a major dimentional error.

Another thing I forgot to consider is your full height splash - there are
probably some additional costs for cutting out for switches and outlets.