Cost of Granite Countertops vs. Man-Made Stone(Quartz)

We are the Importer of International Granite & Stone from all over the world. Granite prices span a wider range because so many different varieties exist and it is a natural and unique product. It's all supply and demand. Some granite colors are plentiful and others not. Some are popular and others not, so prices follow accordingly.

Installed costs for granite stone tops can run from $35 up to $200 per square foot, but the vast majority are in the $40-$80 range. 

Quality of everything can vary too. That's why you'll see signs for $25 sq ft. granite... avoid these. You'll get cut-rate granite, installation and service along with surprise "add-on" fees in most cases. 

Man-made stone prices match granite. On average, man-made stone countertop materials such as Cambria countertops Wilsonart and other similar quartz surfaces
 (Silestone, Caesarstone, Zodiac) are about as expensive as granite running $45 up to $120 with most around $60-$80/sq. ft. 

"Why is that so?", you may ask when they can make as much or as little as demand dictates. 

Consider that quartz and other man-made countertop manufacturers are wanting to lure customers away from choosing granite by trying to position themselves as equal or superior to granite in every way.We recently Fabricated and Installed some Quartz Countertops..

The debate is out on which is better, but they are leaving money on the table if they don't charge similar to granite. 

And actually, man-made stone surfaces have some of the same costs as granite, such as transporting granite slabs to market and storage at local stone warehouse. Granite must be quarried, but quartz must be manufactured. Either way carries significant costs. 

The final fabrication (cutting the material to fit your kitchen) is basically the same.

Still some particular colors and patterns of Cambria or Silestone or Caesarstone quartz countertops will be more or less expensive just like granite stone. 

Installation variables like edge style, sink, and cook top cutouts, raised bar tops and slab thickness, will contribute to overall costs with both materials resulting in an average "range" of prices. 

So, depending on the particular colors of granite and man-made stone you are comparing, you may get a big difference in price either way... granite more than quartz.... or quartz more than the granite. 

Of course, you must always compare apples to apples when getting quotes meaning all variables other than the countertop material itself must be the same.

Thank you reading.
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