Quartz Countertop Cost Factors
Kitchen Size
Kitchen Size
As noted above, the size of your kitchen and the surface area you plan to cover with quartz will impact the total cost of the quartz surface material used for your project. Factors include:
- perimeter countertops
- backsplash
- kitchen island(s)
- waterfall edges
- any additional wall cladding
The full project size and layout combined with your desired quartz design will determine how many slabs will be needed. Your professional can help determine your specific project needs.
Quartz Countertop Design Selection
Quartz Countertop Design Selection
Cambria designs that have a large vein pattern can require extra slab material to align the veining across any necessary seaming. The visual impact of this continuous veining contributes to the elegance, sophistication, and refinement of your space.
Thickness
Thickness
Cambria quartz slabs are available in the following thicknesses:
- 1cm
- 2cm
- 3cm
The 1cm option is designed for a wide range of applications—from vertical and weight-sensitive installations like showers, fireplaces, and wall cladding to custom uses including backlighting, bookmatching, and thermoforming. The 1cm and 2cm thickness options may offer cost advantages while maintaining Cambria’s signature durability and style.
Edge Profiles
Edge Profiles
From sleek and simple to ornate and elegant, a Cambria quartz countertop edge profile adds dynamic details that significantly impact the overall look and feel of your space.
Availability of certain edge profiles can vary by market and any edge profile that requires an advanced level of skill or specialized tools to create will be more expensive.
Countertop Finishes
Countertop Finishes
Cambria offers four innovative quartz finishes:
Finish availability can vary depending on your region and quartz design selection, although most designs are available in polished and Cambria Matte. Your professional can help determine a quartz countertop cost estimate based on your design and finish preferences.
Fabrication
Fabrication
Fabrication of quartz surfaces involves cutting and finishing the stone to fit your specific kitchen layout. Expert fabrication of high-quality quartz requires skilled professionals with specialized tools. Your fabricator should be trained in the most up-to-date techniques and be committed to following all rules, regulations, and requirements involved in fabricating, finishing, and installing stone products.
Fabrication labor costs vary depending on the complexity of your project design, the number of seams, and the type of edge profile you choose.
Additional fabrication details can include:
- sink and faucet cutouts
- peninsulas
- stovetop cutouts
- etc.
Installation
Installation
Similar to fabrication mentioned above, Cambria quartz countertops are installed by skilled technicians and installation costs are associated with the complexity of the job. The size and shape of your countertops as well as things like cutouts and cooktops will be taken into account.
The location of your project matters too. Out-of-the-way or difficult to access spaces and regional differences in costs may affect your installation costs.
Old Countertop Removal
Old Countertop Removal
Some, but not all, quartz countertop installers include removal of your old countertops as part of their installation service. Be sure to confirm this detail when obtaining an estimate for your quartz countertops.
Quality
Quality
There is a vast array of quartz surfaces available in the marketplace. And for an investment as prominent, permanent, and personal as your home or business, quality materials backed by superior service should be a high-priority consideration when evaluating any countertop quote.
At Cambria, we use fearless artistic expression, quality American craftsmanship, and industry-leading innovation to create beautiful surfaces from pure, natural quartz. Our surfaces are easy to maintain, durable, and resistant to chips, scratches, and stains and never need sealing. We make the best quartz products and we stand behind them for life with our transferable Full Lifetime Warranty.
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