More exotic stones such as stones colored blue may range in cost as high as 500a square foot.
Is marble or granite cheaper.
Also marble needs resealing about every three months to keep it protected from stains and other potential damage which adds to the cost.
It comes in a variety of colors as well.
Marble starts at closer to 100 per square foot installed.
While definitely not a cheap countertop option the look and endurance of stone make it well worth the cost.
However high end marble tends to be more expensive than equivalent high end granite.
Granite countertop prices are slightly lower than marble countertop costs.
Granite generally costs between 35 to 75 per square foot.
The best granite countertops can cost 175 per square foot installed while marble can top 200.
The actual price however depends on the quality of the stone complexity of the job and the style of the tiles.
Cons marble is one of the more expensive countertop materials.
Granite and marble countertops both cost around 40 to 150 per square foot including the cost of installation.
Installed marble countertops start at around 100 square foot and can go over 200.
Sealants are used on both granite and marble to prevent staining and etching.
Without sealant it can absorb liquid spills that.
Like granite marble is relatively scratch resistant.
Rare granite will be priced in the high end of the range while common types of the stone are less expensive.
Granite countersrange in cost from 40to 75a square foot on average.
Costs vary according to color and general appearance.
This number will depend on a variety of factors including what type of granite you choose how much of it you need and any cutouts or angles your project requires.
Granite is less expensive than marble starting at roughly 75 square foot installed and 100 more than that for higher end stone.