Granite

Granite is high on most everyone’s list of covetable countertops—with good reason. This natural stone is durable, beautiful, and trendy, and it’s not going out of style anytime soon.

In the past, granite was known for its high price tag. But today, there are ways that you can make it an affordable purchase. For example, if you choose granite tiles over one large granite slab, you’ll save a considerable amount. These tiles offer the same benefits as a slab, but with a lower price tag.

One place where you don’t want to cut corners is with granite installation. Since this stone is so heavy, it’s smart to give the pros a call.

Marble

Marble might be the last stone you’d expect to see on this list. It’s known for its sophistication and luxury—what could be affordable about that?

Well, we assure you that if you look hard enough, you’ll be able to find marble slabs that fit in your budget. This stone comes in all sorts of colorations and veining designs, making it a gorgeous and eye-catching choice, but it’s important to note that it does involve more maintenance than granite. It can be more vulnerable to stains, marks, and chips, so only invest in marble if you’re willing to put in the extra degree of maintenance it calls for.

Carrara marble tends to be the most affordable, and in our opinion, it’s a style that you can’t go wrong with. It’s absolutely beautiful and can bring any kitchen to life.

Quartz

Quartz is an engineered stone that never needs to be sealed in the way that marble and granite do. The reason for this is that quartz is inherently nonporous; it’s a man-made material that is composed of a base of natural quartz and a small percentage of resins to bind the particles together. These resins create a nonporous surface, but they are not impervious to heat. Be careful with hot items on your quartz countertop and always use a hot pad or trivet to avoid heat damage.

Quartz countertops are very low maintenance, and while they’ve been known for their lofty price in the past, it’s very possible to find slabs that fit in your budget.

Minding Your Budget

We understand that you’re operating on a budget, and our team at Stone Concepts, Inc. wants to do everything we can to help you stick to it. Get in touch with us today to get started on your project.