Manufactured Granite Countertops

Planet stone offers a variety of prefabricated granite countertops in a wide range of colors.

Manufactured granite countertops.

Prefabricated countertops start at 34 99 per square foot installed and we also offer additional color choices for 39 99 and 44 99 per square foot installed. The mini slabs that comprise modular granite are typically about 12 inches wide and run the full depth of the countertop. Stonemark granite is exclusive to the home depot and is 100 natural granite. An alternative to natural stone cut from pure marble or granite this factory made composite features crushed stone often quartz crystals in countertops and marble in wall and flooring products.

Pricing for cultured stone increases with thickness color choices and name brand. Dimensional means that the rock is cut in whole pieces as opposed to quarried for crushed stone. Prefabricated countertops prefabricated countertops from msi are available in a wide range of high quality materials including marble and venetian marble travertine granite quartzite and q premium natural quartz. Cultured stone is as expensive as natural stone and in some cases can cost even more to install because it is heavier.

The manufacture of granite countertops begins with mining dimensional granite from quarries. Plus this countertop material doesn t hold its value like natural stone. The pieces are prefabricated and presealed with front edges that are shaped into a bullnose round over profile with vertical backsplash sections preattached at the back of the pieces. Unlike natural stone countertops that are cut from pure granite marble or sandstone engineered stone counters are made from quartz crystals held together with a resin binder.

If low maintenance is ranked high on your criteria for choosing a countertop consider manufactured quartz. These countertop offer an affordable way to improve the look and value of your home. Granite and engineered stone tile if you re simply looking for a granite countertop for quick resale and this is not an exceptionally high end house one classic method is to lay down 12 or 16 granite tiles with epoxy by yourself. They have a similar appearance to natural stone but they possess benefits not available with natural materials.

Upgrade your kitchen countertop today with luxury set upgrade your kitchen countertop today with luxury set in stone. Composed of quartz blended with a resin binder it imitates the look of granite marble or limestone but still appeals to people who want a more even balanced pattern.