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Demo. Remove Laminated w/Splash Countertop,
No hauling costs or dump fees included. |
LF | $6.30 |
| 2. |
Demo. Remove Cultured Marble Countertop |
LF | $8.03 |
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Demo. Remove Ceramic Tile Set In Mortar or Mastic Countertop |
SF | $3.80 |
| 4. |
Demo. Remove Quarry Tile Countertop |
SF | $5.20 |
| 5. |
Demo. Remove Butcher Block 3/4" Countertop |
SF | $4.54 |
| 6. |
Demo. Remove Corian Countertop |
SF | $11.38 |
| 7. |
Demo. Remove Granite Countertop |
SF | $24.26 |
| 8. |
Demo. Remove Durock Underlayment Countertop |
SF | $1.47 |
| 9. | Installed Laminated w/Splash Countertop, one piece laminated top, sq edge, separate 4" backsplash |
LF | $32.86 |
| 10. | Installed Laminated Roll Top Countertop one piece laminated top, with rolled drip edge, post formed, and backsplash |
LF | $37.86 |
| 11. | Installed Cultured Marble Countertop, includes integral back splash |
LF | $114.00 |
| 12. | Installed Ceramic Tile Set In Mastic Countertop 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" glazed tile set in mortar bed and grout |
SF | $19.28 |
| 13. | Installed Ceramic Tile Set In Mortar Countertop 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" glazed tile set in mortar bed and grout |
SF | $25.18 |
| 14. | Installed Quarry Tile Countertop 4" x4" x1/2" with 1/8" straight joints, in mortar and grouted, flat counter, no backsplash |
SF | $25.50 |
| 15. | Installed Quarry Tile w/Splash Countertop 4" x4" x1/2" with 1/8" straight joints, in mortar and grouted, flat counter |
SF | $28.07 |
| 16. | Installed Butcher Block 3/4" Countertop, flat counter |
SF | $41.56 |
| 17. | Installed Corian Countertop, add for colors, saw cut, for sink or range and drilling for faucets, 25.5" deep |
LF | $211.00 |
| 18. | Cutout Sink/Range in Corian Countertop labor to saw cut Corian top for sink or range opening |
EA | $18.10 |
| 19. | Drill Holes in Corian Countertop, to drill up to three holes in Corian top to install faucet |
EA | $20.40 |
| 20. | Mitered Corners for Corian Countertop, per each mitered corner |
EA | $28.70 |
| 21. | Installed Good Grade Granite Countertop* solid granite custom countertop and edging, no saw cuts, or drilling |
SF | $100.49 |
| 22. | Installed Better Grade Granite Countertop * |
SF | $126.00 |
| 23. | Installed Premium Grade Granite Countertop * |
SF | $161.00 |
| 24. | Cutout Sink/Range in Granite Countertop labor to saw cut Granite top for sink or range opening |
EA | $20.10 |
| 25. | Drill Holes in Granite Countertop to drill up to three holes in Granite top to install faucet |
EA | $32.50 |
| 26. | Installed Durock, Wonderboard, for ceramic tile, floors, interior wet areas 1/2" thick, mortar, tape, nails, 10% waste |
SF | $8.69 |
| 27. | Minimum Charge Laminated w/Splash, Roll Top or Cultured Marble Countertop |
MC | $68.74 |
| 28. | Minimum Charge Ceramic, Quarry Tile Set In Mastic or mortar Countertop |
MC | $102.37 |
| 29. | Minimum Charge Butcher Block 3/4" or Corian Countertop |
MC | $158.74 |
| 30. | Minimum Charge Granite Countertop |
MC | $218.00 |
| 31. | Minimum Charge Cutout Sink/Range or drill holes in any material Countertop |
MC | $89.37 |
Contractors Solutions Inc. - Price Information for Counter tops
LF=Lineal feet (running feet) SF= Square feet
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= work to existing conditions
This is a Pricing Guide to estimate the approximate cost of Countertops services.
Basic materials are included in these costs. Equipment purchases are not included.
All costs must be confirmed by email to a staff member of Contractors Solutions Inc
Important Note: The prices listed below are researched to be "industry averaged" and do not represent the prices or costs of any particular company affiliated with Contractors Solutions Inc.
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Industry Glossary of Terms |
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| American Colonial: Traditional design elements inspired by the American Colonial period and influenced by English Georgian style. |
| Antiquity Glass: Blurred, tempered glass with seeded impressions. |
| Apron Front Sink: (farmhouse sink): A sink with a large apron in front that sits on a short cabinet. |
| Backsplash: A material which offers a water guard between the countertop and the wall |
| Bugholes: Small cavities in concrete which are created by trapped air. |
| Build-up: Strips of material that are sometimes attached to the under-side of countertops to raise it flush with the cabinet tops. |
| Bullnosing: The process of adding a finished edge to an unfinished natural or man-made tile. It also protects the edge from chipping and cracking. |
| Butcher Block: See "Wood countertop." |
| Caesarstone: A man-made stone that is many times harder than natural stone, making is scratch and stain resistant. |
| Cambria: See "Solid Surface." |
| Cantilever: A beam projecting beyond its supports. For instance, the area where a countertop overhangs a cabinet by a few inches. |
| Carpenter's Glue: An adhesive used to bond one wooden element to another. Often stands up to heat and moisture; works best with porous materials. |
| Casting Table: A table made for casting concrete slabs. |
| Ceramic Tile: A type of countertop made from inexpensive, yet durable, ceramic sections. |
| Concrete Countertops: A handcrafted countertop surface pre-cast in molds and built to the customer's specifications. It can also be cast in place top of the base kitchen cabinets. |
| Cooktop: An assembly of stove burners that fits into countertop. |
| Drain Board: Depressions in a countertop which allows water to run into the sink |
| Drop-in Sink: A sink which contains a rim that fits over the countertop |
| Edge Return: A thick countertop edge that gives the appearance of a thicker slab |
| Engineered Stone: A manmade stone composed of quartz particles and has a nonporous surface resistant to scratches. Unlike natural stone, it's easy to maintain though just as expensive. |
| Food contact surface: Any equipment or utensil which normally comes in contact with food or which may drain, drip or splash on food or on surfaces normally in contact with food. Examples: cutting boards, knives, sponges, countertops and colanders. |
| Formica Stone: A natural, durable non-porous quartz surface that requires little maintenance |
| Framed Construction: A cabinet box that resembles a flat, empty picture frame attached to the front to which doors are attached |
| Frameless Construction: A cabinetry style in which doors are attached directly to the sides of the cabinet box with hidden hinges. |
| Gloss: A way to describe a finish which has a deep shine and smooth texture. |
| Granite: An expensive, elegant, durable countertop material made from igneous rock, which requires a lot of maintenance and constant sealing. Often there are many small specks throughout the stone creating a salt and pepper look. |
| Grout: (slurry) : A cement paste used to fill bugholes in countertops |
| Honed Finish: A smooth, but not shiny finish on stone. The finish is ideal in terms of maximizing wear, and minimizing maintenance. |
| Inset Doors/Drawers: Doors and drawer fronts recessed to fit level with a cabinet frame when closed. |
| Integral Sink: A sink made out of the same material as the countertop to form a continuous surface. |
| Knockout: A rubber material placed in a form where there will be a hole in the countertop. |
| Laminate: A thin material adhered to particle board substrates. Often referred to as brand names such as 'Formica' or 'Arborite' |
| Limestone: Any stone consisting wholly or mostly from calcium carbonate. |
| Marble Countertops: A rare and expensive stone surface that requires a lot of maintenance, yet is a luxurious inlay for islands and countertops |
| Matte: A smooth finish with very little shine. |
| Melamine: Particle board coated with a plastic material which is used in concrete countertops because of its smoothness. |
| Mitre: A seam in a countertop, usually in a corner, where the counter changes direction.
Non-porous: A material that won't stain. It isn't affected by chemicals, acids, and temperatures; therefore it is always clean, safe, and resistant to bacteria buildup.
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| Nosing: The edge treatment of a countertop. See "Bullnosing." |
| Oak Trim: is a moulding specially shaped for the edge of tile countertops. It provides durable protection from everyday impacts that can chip ceramics. And the wood adds a warm, natural accent to the tile. By following these instructions, you can easily cut,, install, stain and finish this counter trim yourself. The moulding is usually installed on the edge of your counter before laying in tile. |
| Onyx: A microcrystalline variety of quartz, usually having parallel lines of color. |
| Overlay Doors/Drawers: Doors and drawer fronts that partially or fully overlap the face frame when closed |
| Penetrating Sealer: A sealer which enters into the concrete surface to increase water resistance |
| Polished Finish: A high-shine finish attained by machine-buffing stone with successively finer buffers and compound. Polished finished require periodic renovation when used on soft materials for flooring. |
| Post-form: A method for making laminate countertops where the laminate is formed around a pre-determined substrate. |
| Pulls: A term used to describe any knob or handle attached to finished cabinets or drawers. Pulls come in a large variety of sizes and decorative styles and colors to match personal tastes. |
| Pyrolave: Countertop material made from enameled lava rock |
| Quartz: A rock countertop material which, unlike granite, never has to be sealed or polished. |
| Rodding: The process of embedding steel with epoxy to the bottom side of stone to increase strength in relatively weak areas, such as sink and stove front & back rails. |
| RTA or Ready to Assemble: Cabinets that arrive ready to make in a kit; an economical option for do-it-yourselfers. |
| Sealer: Solvent used to protect and enhance the appearance of a countertop surface. |
| Seam: The thin line where two pieces of slab come together. This should be a tight fit, much less than the typical tile grout line. |
| Seamstone kit: A store-bought kit that allows one to sand and polish seaming material without scratching the granite surface. |
| Shim: A thin piece of wood used during installation to insure that countertops are level. |
| Slate: A fine-grained rock that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes. Slate is relatively soft and porous |
| Soapstone: A naturally dark gray, yet smooth countertop surface made of talc-quarried, metaphoric stone. It is non-porous and easily maintained. |
| Solid Surface or Cambria: A solid, natural stone surface made which offers a non-porous surface that can also integrate kitchen sinks. Often referred to as Corain, a Dupont product, cambria is a natural stone quartz surface that is non-absorbent, therefore greatly reducing the potential for bacterial growth. |
| Stainless Steel Countertops: A countertop made from a stainless metal, which creates a contemporary and industrial look. These countertops are heat resistant, durable, and easy to clean but are expensive. |
| Stock: Factory-made cabinets in standard sizes and shapes, but choices are kept to a minimum: a few common sizes, one or two types of woods, etc. |
| Template: A physical form used to stand in for the space into which a countertop will fit. |
| Top Mount Sink: A sink that hangs on top of a stone slab cut out. It has an exposed lip on top of your counter. |
| Travertine: A form of limestone deposited by hot springs. |
| Trim Tile or Field: Field tiles are placed in the main or center area of a project, and the tiles placed along the edge become the trim tiles. |
| Undermount Sink: A sink that attaches to the underside of a stone slab. This style accentuates the polished edge of the sink cut out and allows you to have your fixture cleanly on the granite. Urethane: A type of staining sealer providing resistance to temperature, weather, and scratches. |
| Veneer: A thin piece of wood attached to particleboard to create the illusion of wood surfaces. |
| Vessel Sink: A sink which sits on top of the countertop. |
| Wax: Applied to some countertops as a temporary protectant. |
| Welded Wire Mesh: For concrete countertops where a woven mesh of wire is used as secondary reinforcement in concrete slabs to control shrinkage cracking. |
| Wet Polishing: A method used to polish concrete countertops to eliminate grinding dust. |
| White Cement: A portland cement which turns into a white paste when dry. |
| Wood Countertops or Butcher Block: Countertops that come in a variety of hardwoods, such as maple or oak, and are easily cleaned, resealed, yet can be damage over time. |
