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Yes, tile! A quick search on the internet will reveal prices from around $3.00 a square foot on up. With a wet saw and a quality bonding adhesive, the homeowner can renovate their countertops and achieve the granite look. While this is certainly the most cost-effective option, there are several cons. First, there will be seams. Lots of them. Part of the functionality of slab granite is the absence of seams which, in a kitchen, is a benefit. Water, sauces, oils and other cooking ingredients can seep into those seams. In addition, the aesthetic appeal of granite can be lessened by the presence of many seams. Tile is the most cost-effective option, but the cons may outweigh the advantages.
" If you are doing this for resale value... DON'T! "
Modular granite comes in prefabricated sections that are meant to be installed in pre-existing kitchens. They include edging, backsplashes and sink cut-outs, and are reasonably priced. The do-it-yourselfer can perform the installation as well, making modular granite an attractive option for budget-conscious homeowners. The major drawback is, again, seams. Seams in a kitchen environment are not desirable. As well, the beauty of granite can be undermined by the prefabricated appearance or the quality of the install. However, it may be the route to go for the homeowner on a budget.
"You will have seams and little to no consideration to color matching as you cannot adjust the stones position before cutting. This too will accent the seams"
As you can see from these definitions that each stone can have certain charactoristics that may define its classification standards. It is very hard to judge which stones would fall into each class as a consumer unless you seek out this knowledge.
Levels are used to group granite price points together. Since stone classifications can affect the price of a stone each stone has different price points based on time in market, desirability, and costs associated to mining the slabs. To also ease the sales process levels are developed to group stones together based on price point to the consumer. These levels are typically level 1-4. Exotics are typically not in a level. Exotics basically means that they are not standard. They may have various names and classifications. Exotics are typically have wide variations in granite countertops costs, color and style. Exotics can be more expensive cost wised based on that they are in the early stage of entry to the market.
If you have your heart set on a color then simply review the stone and how it will be cut to fit your job. This is the best way to esure that you receive exactly what you want!
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