How Much Do Quartz Countertops Cost?

Type Counter Space Low High Kitchen island 10 square feet $530 $1,490 Bar top 8 square feet $425 $1,190 Small kitchen 30 square feet $1,590 $4,470 Medium kitchen 40 square feet $2,120 $5,960 Large kitchen 60 square feet $3,180 $8,940

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Quartz Countertop Cost Factors

Factors that affect the cost of quartz countertops are generally related to design—brand, type, and colors—or to fabrication and installation, such as removing the old countertop, edge treatments, and making cutouts for sinks and faucets.

Edge Treatments

Square or eased (slightly rounded) edges might be included in the cost of the countertops. Speciality countertop edges such as bullnose, beveled, mitered, cove, or waterfall will cost extra. 

Countertop edges are priced per linear foot. While some edge styles may cost more or less than others, edge treatments collectively start at around $14.50 per linear foot and go up to $65 per linear foot. The average cost of quartz countertop edge treatments is $39.75 per linear foot.

Tip

When estimating the cost of quartz countertop edges, remember to include the sides of the counters. Countertop hang is ordinarily 1-1/4-inch, with a total countertop depth of 25 inches.

Corner Treatments

Quartz countertop corners can be a continuation of the two adjacent edge treatments or they can be fabricated separately. Separate quartz countertop corners cost from $27.50 to $150 per corner. On average, a specialty countertop corner will cost $89 each.

Colors

Quartz countertop colors are particular to each countertop manufacturer, going under different brand names and with variations of visual texture.

• Concrete: Gray quartz countertop with the rustic appearance of concrete runs between $50 and $80 per square foot.
• White: White quartz countertop that looks like Calacatta marble costs from $50 to $80 per square foot.
• Brown: Brown quartz countertop with granite-like speckles costs from $60 to $80 per square foot.

Countertop Removal

In kitchen or bathroom remodels, the old countertop must be removed to make way for the new quartz countertop. Countertop removal includes safe removal without damage to the cabinets, detachment of sinks and cooktops, and disposal of the countertop.

Expect to pay from $5.75 to $14.50 per square foot to remove the old countertop, for an average of just above $10 per square foot.

Sink Cutouts

Sink cutouts are one of the more important cost factors that homeowners encounter because most kitchen and bathroom counters have one or more. 

Quartz countertop sheet material comes as large slabs 120 inches long by 63 inches wide, so it's the job of the fabricator to cut the quartz down to size and to create cutouts where they are needed.

Sink cutouts in quartz countertops cost from $200 to $500 per cut out, or an average of $350 per cut out.

Faucet Cutouts

Sink faucets can come up through the sink apron, thus requiring no cut-outs in the countertop. If an undermount sink is chosen, the faucet must come through the countertop. 

Faucet holes cost about $20 per hole. An average kitchen sink faucet has three holes.

Sink Installation

Installing an undermount kitchen sink in a quartz countertop costs about $500, including the sink and labor charges.

Quartz Countertops Cost by Brand

From legacy products like Caesarstone to newer offerings like Corian Quartz, the brand of the quartz material is a cost factor.

Caesarstone

Founded in 1987, Caesarstone is the original quartz surface manufacturer, the one that developed the material in the first place. Caesarstone quartz countertops cost from from $50 to $150 per square foot.

Cambria

Producing quartz countertops since 2000, this Eden Praire, Minnesota company is still family-owned. Cambria countertops are made in the U.S., and Cambria observes sustainable mining and manufacturing practices. Cambria quartz countertops cost from $61 to $122 per square foot.

Corian

Corian is familiar to many as the producer of solid surface kitchen and bath material. Corian also has a quartz countertop offering, Corian Quartz. Corian Quartz costs from $60 to $117 per square foot.

Quartz Countertop vs. Other Materials

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Material Average Cost Per Square Foot Average Cost Per Kitchen Quartz $53 to $149 $2,120 to $5,960 Sintered Stone $65 to $150 $2,600 to $6,000 Granite $40 to $100 $1,600 to $4,000 Laminate $14 to $38

$560 to $1,520

*Based on 20 linear feet (or 40 square feet) of countertop

Quartz countertops cost up to $149 per square foot, installed, a price comparable with sintered stone and slab granite countertops. 

Quartz and sintered stone countertops are hard, solid, and waterproof, so there is no need to apply sealant on a regular basis. Slab granite is hard and solid, too, but it requires regular reapplication of sealant.

Laminate countertops are not as durable as quartz counters and are prone to scratching. Three to four times less expensive than quartz, laminate counters are a cost-saving alternative for tighter budgets.

Pros and Cons of Quartz Countertops

Pros

• Durability

• Scratch resistance

• Hardness

• No sealing

Cons

• Expensive

• Dulls knives

• Thermal damage

• Heavy

Quartz countertops are known for their stone-like durability and scratch resistance. On top of that, quartz countertops never need sealing, as do granite counters. This near-waterproof lack of porosity means that quartz countertops resist stains well.

But this superior scratch resistance also means that quartz countertops are harsh on knives, quickly dulling them. Rapid changes in temperature can damage quartz countertops. At around 20 to 25 pounds per square foot, quartz countertop material is very heavy and must be adequately supported.

DIY vs. Professional Installation

Due to the level of skill required to fabricate and install quartz countertops, along with the high cost of the product, do-it-yourself installation is generally not recommended.

Countertop technicians use professional-grade equipment such as manual wet circular saws with diamond-tipped blades that would need to be rented by a do-it-yourselfer. Difficult plunge cuts need to be made for the sink cutout.

Given rental costs and the possibility of damaging an expensive slab of material, it's best to hire a professional to install your quartz countertop.

Labor Cost to Install a Quartz Countertop

Quartz countertop fabrication and installation is a skilled trade. When a retailer or design house quotes a price for quartz countertop installation, the price typically includes the material and labor costs. 

Generally, per-hour labor costs to install quartz countertops begin at $20 per hour and range up to $51 per hour. The average labor cost to install quartz countertops is around $36 to $40 per hour.

FAQ

• Which is more expensive, granite or quartz?

  Quartz countertops tend to be more expensive than granite countertops.

• How much does 30 square feet of quartz countertop cost?

  The cost of 30 square feet of quartz countertop is about $3,000. Depending on various cost factors, the cost of 30 square feet of quartz countertop may be anywhere from $1,590 to $4,470.

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