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Default Granite vs Marble

>Chris Webster wrote:
>
>> I replace the whole top... last time I replaced a counter top a few years

>ago
>> the price was like $20 or so a running foot depending on which laminate --

>Home
>> Depot will supply counter top to your measurements in a vast array of
>> laminates. This kitchen has 24' of counter top (would cost about $500), a

>fully
>> covered backsplash up to the bottom of the cabinets (three full sheets 4' x

>10'
>> should do it, about $100 worth), and one 8" x 3' windowsill (about $50)..

>well
>> under $1,000. How many thousands would I need to spend for stone?

>
>
>I spent $500 for 12" granite squares, installed. They were $5 each or
>$10 a linear foot. I also have 24' of 24" deep counter top.


That's not a solid stone counter top... with all those crevices must get
friggin' filthy and look like dreck.... they would have to pay me $5 each to
schlep those tiles to the land fill.


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