Cost Effective Countertop Options. Natural stone is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns and no two. While marble or granite can give off a cold look wood or butcher-block counters add warmth to a kitchen.
On average expect countertops to range in price from 40 to 100 per square foot installed according to a 2013 report by Consumer Reports. Granite countertops range from 50 to 250 per square foot while tile counters can start at as little as 10. Natural stone is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns and no two.
For installation but you can also pay upwards of 200 per square foot depending on the type of granite you choose.
If youre making your wood countertop yourself youll need to treat the wood with a finishing coat such as water-based polyurethane. Its also one of the more durable options especially if you properly seal and maintain your granite countertops. If youre making your wood countertop yourself youll need to treat the wood with a finishing coat such as water-based polyurethane. Tile countertops can be cost effective depending on the material you choose.
