Home Elements & Concepts–August-October 2017

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REMODEL/RENOVATION

Granite

vs. Quartz

What You Need to Know

by Ava Sommerhauser

When selecting new countertop surfaces, it’s important to keep functionality, budget, and style in balance. The two most popular countertop surfaces homeowners want to know more about are granite and quartz. People are usually pleasantly surprised by how affordable granite countertops can be—$30 per square foot (including installation) is a good starting point for budgeting purposes. Quartz countertops will always be slightly more expensive than granite, but as more companies are entering the quartz countertop industry and competition increases, prices are reacting accordingly. Here are some basics you’ll want to know.

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