Pricing by the square foot allows for cost flexibility if the size of the project changes.
Quartz countertops start at around $53 per square foot on up to $149 per square foot.
The average cost to install quartz countertops is a little over $100 per square foot.
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Specialitycountertop edgessuch as bullnose, beveled, mitered, cove, or waterfall will cost extra.
Countertop edges are priced per linear foot.
The average cost of quartz countertop edge treatments is $39.75 per linear foot.
Separate quartz countertop corners cost from $27.50 to $150 per corner.
On average, a specialty countertop corner will cost $89 each.
If an undermount sink is chosen, the faucet must come through the countertop.
Faucet holes cost about $20 per hole.
An average kitchen sink faucet has three holes.
Caesarstone quartz countertops cost from from $50 to $150 per square foot.
Cambria
Producing quartz countertops since 2000, this Eden Praire, Minnesota company is still family-owned.
Corian
Corianis familiar to many as the producer of solid surface kitchen and bath material.
Corian also has a quartz countertop offering, Corian Quartz.
Corian Quartz costs from $60 to $117 per square foot.
Slab granite is hard and solid, too, but it requires regular reapplication of sealant.
Laminate countertops are not as durable as quartz counters and are prone to scratching.
Three to four times less expensive than quartz, laminate counters are a cost-saving alternative for tighter budgets.
On top of that, quartz countertops never need sealing, as do granite counters.
This near-waterproof lack of porosity means that quartz countertops resist stains well.
But this superior scratch resistance also means that quartz countertops are harsh on knives, quickly dulling them.
Rapid changes in temperature can damage quartz countertops.
Difficult plunge cuts need to be made for the sink cutout.
Labor Cost to Install a Quartz Countertop
Quartz countertop fabrication and installation is a skilled trade.
The average labor cost to install quartz countertops is around $36 to $40 per hour.
Quartz countertops tend to be more expensive than granite countertops.
The cost of 30 square feet of quartz countertop is about $3,000.
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