Marble ranges from 50 150 per square foot installed.
The difference between marble and granite countertops.
Unlike marble granite is completely opaque so you will only see the outermost layer of the surface.
Again testing it s hardness by cutting it with a knife is another way to determine whether you are looking at granite or marble.
Marble countertops are well made and structurally sound but are less forgiving than their granite or quartz counterparts.
Like granite marble ranges from white to black in color and will have some degree of variation in color over its surface.
When choosing countertops for your kitchen or bathroom granite and marble surfaces are popular choices.
Unusual colors and larger slabs can push the price up.
They are natural stones unlike say engineered quartz silestone so both marble and granite surfaces are susceptible to chipping and staining.
Granite is metamorphic or igneous made up of silica mica feldspar and quartz generally with a packed granular surface.
Calacatta and other rare types can be more expensive than the more common carrara.
However granite is more durable than marble and less prone to stains and scratching.
To reduce cost smaller pieces or tiles can be more affordable.
Color varies from light to dark presented in flecks veins or solid patterns.
Granite runs in the 40 100 per square foot range.
Marble is usually characterized by having veins and a smoother surface texture than granite.