How to Choose Granite Countertops
If you decide to get some granite countertops within your kitchen, there are some things to consider. You need to know what size of granite you want, what thickness, where you need the sink holes to be and more. So, to help you with this, we are going to show you how you can choose granite countertops that you will be happy with.
1.The first thing you need to do when you are getting a new countertop is to measure the space for the granite. The fabricator will either come to your home for the final measurements, or you will bring the measurements to them. This is why it is so important that you provide very detailed and accurate measurements. One of the best ways to measure out your granite is to draw out the granite on graph paper with each block on the graph representing a certain amount of length. Then you can put in where the sink is, before you show it to the granite fabricator.
2.You are not going to be able to install granite yourself and you will need to have someone install it for you. You should be able to find one in your area with a quick internet search, or by looking in your phone book.
3.You will typically pay $50 to $100 per square feet, depending on the granite that you get. If you are going for granite you are already comfortable with the price so you just need to determine which slab of granite you want. Remember, all slabs of granite are different so you will get different patterns on each. Hopefully you can get just one slab of granite for your countertop. If your counter is large and you need two slabs, then you should probably try and find a slab that somewhat matches your first slab.
4.You need to decide what kind of finish you want on your granite countertops. Your surface finish can be polished, satin, or honed. Some other things to consider include the thickness of the granite slab. Typically the thickness will be two centimetres (granite is always measured in centimetres). The edging of your granite countertop should also be considered. You can get standard edging, which is straight, rounded and bull-nose, or you can go for something more elaborate and costly.
5.Lastly, decide if your sink will be top mounted or under-mounted, which will dictate whether or not you need a sink hole on the granite countertop.
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