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.
I like materials that age and show wear.
Elegant timeless beauty marble.
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.
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.
It s an inherent characteristic of the material and frankly it s part of why i like it so much.
Costs vary according to color and general appearance.
This means that granite is slightly harder than marble but both offer reasonably good durability.
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If you don t then you are not a candidate for marble counters.
Marble is not for everybody though.
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.
Each slab of granite varies in color over its surface so each slab is unique.
It is a softer stone than granite is and it scratches and stains.
Granite can be found in many different styles and colors some more muted and others on the bolder side.
Types of granite.
However high end marble tends to be more expensive than equivalent high end granite.