Granite and marble countertops both cost around 40 to 150 per square foot including the cost of installation.
Is marble and limestone cheaper than granite.
It is a softer stone than granite is and it scratches and stains.
This means that granite is slightly harder than marble but both offer reasonably good durability.
Granite can be found in many different styles and colors some more muted and others on the bolder side.
These are both beautiful options for countertops.
If you don t then you are not a candidate for marble counters.
Types of granite.
Elegant timeless beauty marble.
Limestone imported from other countries is often light or even dark red brown or black.
Each slab of granite varies in color over its surface so each slab is unique.
Comparing marble and granite head to head in important categories will assist you in deciding which stone to use in your building or renovation project.
These factors influence the final price of the stone so although limestone is generally more affordable a rare limestone that s travelled a long way may be more expensive than a local marble.
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Marble is not for everybody though.
As an example the stunning bath stone which gives the city of bath its distinctive beauty is a limestone found in a particular nearby quarry.
However high end marble tends to be more expensive than equivalent high end granite.
Costs vary according to color and general appearance.