5 Stone Splashback Ideas For Your Kitchen

5 Stone Splashback Ideas For Your Kitchen

If you’re looking to design, renovate or update your kitchen there are a lot of elements to consider. One of the most subtle but influential design choices for you to make is your kitchen’s splashback.

What exactly is a splashback?

The splashback refers to protection on the parts of the wall where water, moisture, liquids, grease, food or oil might “splash back”. Common areas in the house to have splashbacks include kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. In the kitchen, benchtops are found behind the sink, stove, and cooktop. Some homes even have splashbacks behind the food preparation or work-bench area. This will of course depend on the design of your kitchen.

Splashbacks need to be effective and practical in use. Think about the amount of water, detergent, oil, and splashed liquid that goes flying around your kitchen while you’re cooking up a storm! A splashback that is overly porous and absorbs splashes, or one that isn’t easily cleaned, is going to cause you a lot of hassle over time.

However, that’s not where your splashback considerations end. While it needs to be functional, there’s also an understandable desire to make it fashionable as well. The design of your splashback can add tremendously (or detract) to the overall look and feel of your kitchen.

There are a lot of material options out there for great splashbacks, but we feel passionately about the benefits of stone. It’s stunning, luxurious, effective and endlessly customisable, and there are lots of choices even when it comes to stone.

But don’t worry! Help is just a ‘stone’s throw away’. We’ve curated 5 excellent stone splashback ideas for your kitchen to get you started on your search.

Marble Stone Splashbacks

Marble is an incredibly beautiful looking stone. Whether you prefer the classic white and veiny look of a Calacatta Belgia marble, the richness of Black Fantasy, or the unique earthy-red-and-white of Rosso Francia, there’s a ton of choice!

Marble brings a true sense of luxury and elegance to a home and when used in a kitchen’s design it will elevate the entire room. Most commonly, marble splashbacks consist of large slabs or tiles giving the splashback a seamless, clean visual aesthetic.

Marble can also be used for a variety of kitchen applications, including dining tables, benchtops and floors, making the creation of a complementary design of the entire kitchen simple.

On a practical level, marble is extremely effective in protecting your wall from splashes of water or splatters of grease. Its hardiness gives it a natural resistance to heat, which is an important factor considering its placement near and behind stoves. Marble is a durable and long-lasting natural stone making the idea of a marble splashback a sound investment in quality kitchen protection.

To check out Euro Marble’s full range of marble styles and find out more information about the benefits of a marble stone benchtop, check out our webpage.

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Natural Stone – Small, Bulging Tiled Splashback

Natural stone is a very popular choice. Quarried from around the world, there’s no limit in the variation of designs and styles available. Uniquely, because natural stone occurs naturally (of course!) no two stones are exactly alike, which makes this stone splashback idea even more appealing!

The small and bulging natural stone tile look provides a real sense of depth to your splashback that will reverberate throughout the kitchen. Made up of a series of (most likely) rectangular tiles of natural stone, the differing depths of each stone make for an uneven but astonishingly appealing look. If you’re looking for a stone splashback that really stands out, the bulging stone tile works a treat. There are a lot of natural stone materials to choose from—you can have a read through many of them here—but no matter which you choose, the jagged, protruding design will certainly make a statement.

Natural stone is a renowned tough material. Its hardiness will prevent scratches and stains, even during the wildest of cooking sessions. A well-maintained natural stone splashback is also easy to clean ensuring your kitchen will look as brand new as the day you installed it for many years to come.

If this particular stone splashback idea piques your interest, have a look around our website for the variety of natural stone designs and colours, especially on the onyx and semi-precious stone pages.

Natural Stone – Large, Smooth Tiled Splashback

If you liked the practicality of the natural stone splashback but don’t particularly feel fond of the bulging, small stone look then a large, smooth natural stone tiled splashback will be right up your alley.

Of course, like our previous splashback idea suggestion, you’ll still enjoy the benefits of a durable, stain resistant natural stone backing. Only in this case the aesthetic will be different. Instead of a series of smaller stone tiles, with some bulging out, this splashback contains a number of larger stone tiles all of which are smooth.

The elegant nature of this brick-like design combined with the impressive luxuriousness of natural stone make this idea a real winner. We recommend considering some of the still popular but less top-of-mind natural stone materials, such as travertine and limestone. Another great option is quartzite, which is unique because it does not require sealing and is particularly non-porous, meaning it’s a fantastic splashback choice.

Granite Splashback

Granite natural stone is a particularly popular kitchen material. Part of the reason for this is because it’s very resistant to splashes and stains. Another part of the reason is because it’s available in a lot of colours, styles and prices. One last part of the reasoning is just that it simply oozes classiness.

If you’re looking for a particular colour for your splashback, granite offers you a fantastic range of choice. Prefer black? Or want red, blue, green, or something unique? Granite’s got it all! The unique granular design of granite will give your splashback a complex and detailed aesthetic that is nothing short of spectacular. If you have or are planning on incorporating wood in your kitchen, granite is a very smart option as it complements wood-based styles as well.

Like the other natural stones, granite is a very durable material and will definitely make installing it as a splashback worth your money. Another reason why granite is a great splashback idea is because there are various price points for different options. So, whether money is no obstacle or you’re working to a really tight budget granite will work for you.

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Granite Marble Splashback 1

If you’d like to find more information about granite and the many different options and colours available, click here.

Engineered Stone Splashbacks

Distinct from natural stone, engineered stone does not occur naturally in the earth. Though primarily composed of quartz (one of the hardiest of natural stones) engineered stone is manufactured.

There are lots of reasons why engineered stone is a great splashback idea for your kitchen. Firstly, while just as resistant against stains and scratches as natural stone, engineered stone does not need to be sealed/resealed. It’s completely non-porous meaning it makes for a very hygienic option for your kitchen.

Due to the fact that engineered stone is manufactured and not quarried, the style of your engineered stone can be more customisable to your preferences or existing kitchen.

Another huge plus to using engineered stone splashbacks is that it’s a more affordable option when compared to most natural stones. If price is a concern for you, seriously consider engineered stone.

Let Us Help You With Your Splashback

Those are our 5 excellent stone splashback ideas for your kitchen. We know though that your journey to finding the right splashback is just beginning. You want to be able to rest assured you’ve chosen the right style and material to really make your investment worth it.

Why don’t you get in touch and have a chat to the team at Euro Marble. We’re here for you: Contact us today on (02) 8585 2999.

Cheap Stone Benchtops That Still Look Great

5 Cheap Stone Benchtops That Still Look Great

Nothing beats an elegant, luxurious-looking stone benchtop for your kitchen or bathroom. With an enormous range of materials, styles, shades, colours, veining, and patterns, there’s a perfect stone benchtop for every home!

However, we also know that at the top of everyone’s mind is how much your stone benchtop is going to cost you? The richness of a marble and onyx benchtop simply can’t be beaten, but not everyone is looking for the most expensive stone tops. It’s also important to remember that the price of a stone benchtop will depend on a number of factors in addition to the material itself, such as where is the stone from? What thickness of slab do you need?

When it comes to benchtops there are more affordable options than stone, like laminate, metal, or wood, but there’s simply nothing that quite compares to the look and feel of stone. With that in mind, we’ve curated 5 of the cheaper stone benchtops that still look great and work like a treat in both the kitchen and bathroom.

Travertine

Travertine is a popular choice for stone benchtops and for very good reason. Formed at the bottom of water beds—such as oceans, rivers or lakes—travertine is composed of a compacted collection of mineral deposits. This gives it a genuine and earthy colour scheme that is a great choice for many houses. There’s a natural beauty to travertine that not many other stone materials can boast.

In terms of price, travertine is definitely one of the cheaper stone benchtops. This affordably priced stone is also hardy enough to withstand years of use without being scratched, stained or chipped. When sealed properly and maintained correctly, travertine benchtops perform way above their price-tag in terms of longevity!

Limestone

Limestone is found in marine waters much like travertine but is formed through a slightly different process involving pressure and heat. This versatile natural stone is used not just for kitchen and bathroom benchtops but for a whole variety of house-related constructions. The warm, neutral tones of limestone make it a wonderful option for inclusion in your home.

Like travertine, limestone is among the cheaper of natural stone options. Again, with a minimal additional investment for regular maintenance, resealing and care, limestone is a savvy choice for anyone looking for a beautiful, long-lasting and durable benchtop.

If you’d like to know more about travertine or limestone, make sure to check out our materials webpages.

Granite

Granite is a very common natural stone building material because of its strength, colour variation and affordability. Stunning to the eye thanks to its granular design, granite comes in a huge range of shades and colours which also allows for a versatility in incorporating it with many types of wood too.

While some of the darker granites can be among the most expensive of natural stone materials, there are plenty of granite options that are cheaper and perfect for the tight budget. Plus, its popularity as an option for kitchen and bathroom benchtops is no coincidence. Highly durable and resistant to wear and tear, granite is definitely worth the money.

For more information about granite and the various colour categories, click here.

Quartzite

Quartzite offers a huge number of appealing benefits as a stone benchtop. Being one of the hardest minerals on Earth, it’s highly resistant to scratches and spills, and due to its low porousness is a very hygienic option for kitchens and bathrooms especially.

That’s not where the appeal ends though. It’s a far more affordable natural stone benchtop option. Additionally, quartzite does not need to be sealed and subsequently resealed because it’s non-porous. This means that not only is the material cheaper but the ongoing maintenance is much cheaper too!

Want to read more about quartzite? Great, just click here.

Engineered Stone

Unlike the other cheap stone benchtops we’ve listed, this last one doesn’t fall under the category of “natural stone”. Engineered-stone is exactly what it sounds like: a man-manufactured stone. Due to the fact that it mainly uses quartzite as one of its components, engineered-stone is very hard and durable.

Engineered stone is a cheaper option than natural stone and like quartzite doesn’t require sealing or intensive ongoing maintenance. So, it’s an affordable stone option in both the short and long term. If you’re after a cheap stone benchtop, engineered-stone should definitely be strongly considered.

Conclusion

The best part about looking for a stone benchtop is that you can’t go wrong! Travertine, limestone, granite, quartzite and engineered-stone are all fantastic choices. There’s so much variation and so many options, there’s definitely a stone benchtop soulmate for everyone.

But we know that there really is a lot to consider when looking for the right benchtop for you. If you’d like to read more about the various kitchen benchtop materials Euro Marble has available, check out our blog page and in particular our article about what makes the best material for your kitchen benchtop!

Of course, our expert and experienced team is always here to lend a hand as well, so get in touch!

Choosing Your Benchtop: Engineered Stone Vs Natural Stone Benchtops

Choosing Your Benchtop Engineered Stone Vs Natural Stone Benchtops

For thousands and thousands of years humans have been using stone to build their houses, inside and out. Modern day homeowners are no different. Only now, thanks to our ever progressing and increasingly sophisticated technology, we’re discovering newer and smarter ways to use, source and even create stone.

When it comes to kitchen and bathroom benchtops, stone has been a popular choice for some time. Both in terms of style and practicality, stone is a superb material to consider using for your benchtop. The question is which type is better: natural stone or engineered stone?

What is natural stone?

As its name suggests, natural stone is formed and found naturally in the earth. Quarried with skill and transported with care, natural stone is found in homes all around the world. Whether the stone in question is from a quarry in Italy, Greece, England or anywhere else, each slab promises to be unique in its pattern.

What are the benefits of natural stone benchtops?

Hardiness

Natural stone is a hardy and tough material. When used in a kitchen or bathroom benchtop it proves to be both long lasting and resistant to the most frequent of scratches and chips. Additionally, when resealed properly and regularly, natural stone is also resistant to staining from spills, especially when cleaned up quickly.

Unique Aesthetic

Every slab of natural stone is unique in its own right. The exact pattern of veining and shading will be exclusive to that specific piece. Natural stone is perfect for customising a look: from tone to colour to pattern. If your kitchen benchtop is intended to be a central piece of art in your home, this is definitely a huge drawcard! Similarly, if you’re planning to spruce up your bathroom to a whole new level of luxury, natural stone will certainly do the trick.

Bonus Pro: UV Resistant

A lesser known pro of using natural stone is its naturally higher resistance to UV. Like stone found in nature, natural stone has evolved in prolonged, intense sun exposure. If your benchtop is likely to experience more sun through windows or even as part of an outdoor dining table-top, natural stone should be strongly considered.

What are the cons of natural stone benchtops?

Porous

While natural stone is scratch resistant, it is by no means scratch proof! Compared to other benchtop materials, natural stone is quite porous. Regular cleaning and resealing is important to maintain its luxurious aesthetic. Yet, while porous, it still can be very heavy so make sure you have the necessary reinforcement structurally to bear your slab’s weight.

Expense

Generally, natural stone is the more expensive type of stone benchtop. Though it is important to note that, if properly cared for, its long-term resilience could still prove to be more cost effective over a period of time. The other thing to note about the price of natural stone is that because it’s not manufactured in a factory—where quality can be more easily controlled—a highly expensive price tag on a slab of natural stone may not be indicative of its higher level of quality.

What is engineered stone?

Engineered stone is a stone that is manufactured in a factory. While the main component of engineered stone is quartz, one of the strongest minerals in the world, the rest of it is completely man-made. Engineered stone has been used in homes and as stone benchtops for over 40 years.

What are the benefits of engineered stone benchtops?

Resilient/Hygienic

Thanks to the resilience of quartz, engineered stone benchtops are scratch, chip, and stain resistant as well! But its real benefit when compared to the more porous natural stone is that it’s more hygienic for use in areas where liquid and water is likely to be spilled. This makes engineered stone benchtops a great choice for both kitchens and bathrooms!

Customisable

Engineered stone is manufactured by machinery with set ingredients and using consistent processes. This not only makes the price of the engineered stone benchtop a more consistent reflection of its quality, but it also means that the size and shape of your benchtop can be more easily customisable and not dependent on the size of the slab extracted from the quarry. Of course, the maximum size limits will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer though.

Bonus Pro

For those environmentally conscious home-designers, engineered stone benchtops offer a greener option. Due to the significantly less energy required to produce engineered stone, if sustainability is a high priority for you, this is the way to go.

What are the cons of engineered stone benchtops?

Quality Sensitivity

While engineered stone can certainly be cheaper than natural stone, its price is also more reflective of its quality. Take care to consider the application of your engineered stone and what it’s likely to be exposed to: both heat and certain chemicals can damage your benchtop.

Sample Shade

It is true that due to the manufacturing process engineered stone benchtops are more consistent in style, but you still need to be careful when choosing your sample. Why? Depending on the quality and percentage of quartz used, the actual slab of engineered stone might not be the exact same shade as the sample stone you chose. This unlike choosing a natural stone benchtop, when you often choose the very slab itself and not a different sample.

Conclusion

Which should you choose for your kitchen/bathroom benchtop: natural or engineered stone?

Ultimately, the choice is still up to you! Both are great choices and come with pros and cons. Have a think about what sort of aesthetic you prefer, what your budget is, what practical considerations you need to take into account and what your priorities are for your benchtop.

If you still can’t decide, then just get in touch with the expert team at Euro Marble today!

What Makes The Best Material For Your Kitchen Benchtop

What Makes The Best Material For Your Kitchen Benchtop

There’s a lot to consider when trying to choose which material you want to use for your kitchen benchtop. At Euro Marble, we provide a whole variety of natural stone materials including granite, quartzite, marble, and onyx.

While all of these options make unique and wonderful kitchen benchtops in their own right, how do you choose which one suits you the best?

We like to approach selecting the best material by following the Four Fs:

  • Function
  • Fashion
  • Finance
  • Fit

Function

First and foremost, your kitchen needs to be functionable. If it doesn’t suit what you plan on using it for then your benchtop has probably failed you from the outset.

Are you planning on cooking up a storm most nights? Do you love entertaining moderately-sized crowds? Do you have children who might not be quite as careful not to spill as you are? Are you a “clean it in the morning” type of person, or do you feel an itching to clean up as you go?

All of these considerations will determine how high a priority durability is for you. All natural stone benchtops, when cared for and maintained correctly, can last for a significant period of time. But if you’re expecting a moderate number of spills, maybe the porous and easily-stainable marble isn’t a good fit for you. If you’ve got young children and want a benchtop that’s impervious to their scratches, granite might be more practical.

Fashion

Your home centres around your kitchen and your kitchen centres around your benchtop, so it’s pretty important that you get a design that suits your preferred style and matches seamlessly with your house.

Of course, this is largely up to personal taste. Do you prefer the veiny, milky clouds of marble? Or do you love the intricate specks of granite?

In terms of colour, all of our natural stone kitchen benchtops boast a variety of shades and designs. But you might just fall in love with our unique mint green marble or the impressive intricacy of Azul Bahia granite. If fashion is your highest priority, you may want to choose your material according to its availability in a colour of your choosing. You can check all of our colour options here.

Finance

You can’t discuss different kitchen benchtop materials and ignore the cost factor. Every material comes at a different price. Your budget and price sensitivity could affect which material best suits your kitchen.

For example, marble and onyx kitchen benchtops are among the pricier materials, while granite can range depending on the type you choose. Quartzite stone is considered one of the more affordable materials, especially as it does not need to be resealed like some of the others do.

And, of course, it’s not just the initial cost of purchasing the materials and paying for installation. Granite might not be the cheapest material to choose from, but it’s durability and strength might keep it from being chipped or scratched and save you repair costs down the line.

Have a think about your budget and what’s the best use of your money to achieve your desired kitchen.

Fit

The last of our four Fs to consider is the fit. Because every kitchen is different, every kitchen has specific requirements which might affect which is the best benchtop material to use.

For example, granite kitchen benchtops are carved out of a single slab. This means that you need to ensure it will fit the way you want it to in your kitchen. Or if you’re building a house, your architect needs to take this into account with the design. Quartzite on the other hand is fabricated differently and offers a much more customisable solution in terms of fit and size. Then there’s marble: a very heavy natural stone that can only be installed if there’s strong enough support underneath it.

How is your kitchen laid out? Are you able to fit any size stone bench you want? Which material offers you the flexibility you need?

Kitchen Benchtop Materials

To make it a bit easier for you, we’ve summarised briefly the four different natural stone materials we recommend for kitchen benchtops. Go through the four Fs for each one to see which is the best for you.

Granite

Granite is amongst the more durable of materials and one of the most resistant to scratches. It’s available in a ton of colours and comes at a range of prices. Cut from a single slab, it takes a lot of energy and waste to produce a granite benchtop. Find out more here.

Azul Bahia 1
Azul Bahia 1

Marble

Marble is a luxurious-looking natural stone but requires special installation and maintenance. Less scratch and stain resistant, marble makes up for its porousness with its sheer beauty. Want to read more about marble benchtops? Click here.

Calacatta Oro Borghini Extra Sample
Calacatta Oro Borghini Extra Sample

Quartzite

Quartzite is also one of the hardest kitchen benchtop materials and comes at a more affordable price. Reasonably environmentally-friendly in its fabrication, quartzite comes pre-sealed and incredibly resistant to scratches, stains and damage. Check out our website for more information.

superwhite quartzite
superwhite quartzite

Onyx

Onyx is amongst the most luxurious of all materials and while it comes with a price tag, it also comes with a reputation for being beautiful enough to be used in jewellery. It’s just that pretty! Available in a number of colours, it’s becoming more popular for use as kitchen benchtops. For more information and to see some samples for yourself, click here.

There you go! A complete breakdown of what makes the best kitchen benchtop material. If you’d like to peruse our full offerings, you can do that here. And if you’d like to chat to one of our experts about your specific kitchen, please give us a call today!

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Relying On A Stone Benchtop Price Estimator For The Best Price

Relying On A Stone Benchtop Price Estimator For The Best Price

Many different components of a house really make it a home. Each room has its own focal point. When it comes to the kitchen, it’s the stone kitchen benchtops that can make this hub of the home stand out. These come in several different textures, as well as multiple colours and patterns. They also come in different price ranges, which can be determined with the use of a stone benchtop price estimator. Going with a stone kitchen benchtop should be done by making an informed decision.

Why Choose Stone for Your Benchtop?

Stone is a favourite material for benchtops because the material is easy to maintain and simply beautiful to look at. Another advantage is the selection of stone that can be made that can include marble or engineered stone along with several other options. These all come with different costs, so using a stone benchtop price estimator will help determine which fits in with your budget the best.

What You Should Consider When Buying Stone Benchtops

Different types of stone kitchen benchtops have different qualities. Some material may be more durable, and some may be heat resistant or even scratch-resistant. Whenever you are out shopping for stone benchtops, you need to imagine your own family situation. Will any kids be running around spilling staining agents onto your new stone benchtop? Or maybe you live away from your children so you can have something like an eye-catching marble benchtop which you won’t have to worry about maintaining or repairing.

Before going in, it is good that you have an oversight of what you’re planning to do cost-wise, as a stone benchtop can make a dent in your budget. However, if you are ready to invest a little more in creating your ideal space, it will definitely be worth it as you will have a new extravagant centrepiece to your home.

Stone Benchtops Price Guide

When it comes to the cost of building a stone benchtop, bulk of the pricing comes down to the material itself as it usually accounts for 30 to 60% of your final product price per square meter. Different types of stone material have different pricing, and it usually depends on the rarity. Let us look at some premium stones and also some common marbles and their pricing to help you estimate your budget.

Crema Marfil

The Crema Marfil has a creamy beige texture that has soft veins ranging from white, yellow, orange, to cinnamon. It has a pale yet warm colour palette, adds a touch of elegance and is pleasing to the eyes. The subtlety of the colour palette also makes for flexibility as can be suitable for the most modern of homes or even the most classic of spaces that just require that natural touch.

You can find the Crema Marfil material from $450 to $500 per square meter and this does not include installation and cutting.

Carrara Marble

The Carrara is one of the most common types of Italian marble, aptly named after the region that it originates. It has a grey background with light grey vein displays that alternates between vivid and feathery lines. Sometimes, the stone can also appear a more blue-grey colour.

The Carrara Marble can cost between $450 to $550 excluding installation and fabrication fees.

Calacatta Borghini

The Calacatta Borghini is unique to say the least. It is a milky white marble that has unique dark grey veiny displays that also occasionally comes with gold or taupe undertones. This material is perfect to add a touch of elegance to any room and boost its value.

Calacatta Borghini is a premium marble so you can expect the price to also be of the same standard. You can find it from $1,500 to $1,700 per square meter without installation and cutting.

Calacatta Extra

If you feel like going a little more extra, the Calacatta Extra will bring your kitchen the extra gleam that it needs. This material does cost a little more than the Calacatta Borghini, however, and the prices usually vary according to supply and demand.

Granite

Granite is great if you are looking for something low maintenance and durable, yet still stunning and gorgeous. Granite benchtops will cost you an estimate between $250 to $550 per square meter including installations.

Other Benchtop Prices

Engineered Stone Benchtops

Engineered stone kitchen benchtops cost around $400 to $600 per square meter, including installations. Natural stone is usually sold per slab like Caesarstone which comes in slabs of 3000mm x 1400mm.

Laminate Benchtops

Laminate benchtops are your least expensive option as you can pay as little as $120 per square meter if you are on a tight budget, to as much as $350 for a more premium surface. A stone benchtops price estimator will allow you to make some quick price comparisons.

Timber Benchtops

Timber benchtops are also a great option if you want to save money and still use something natural. Bamboo is the cheapest timber you can find for as low as $350 per square meter. For other types of hardwood timber, expect to shell out around $600 to $1,200 per square meter.

Stainless Steel Benchtops

Stainless steel is traditionally used in more commercial settings. They can cost up to $950 per square meter to build.

Using a stone benchtops price estimator can help you effectively plan out your budget for the whole project. Including installation and cut out fees, you should get a ballpark price range. However, one great tip is always to overestimate so that you can use your budget comfortably.

FAQs About Stone Kitchen Benchtops

Which stone is best for kitchen benchtops?

Granite is a popular choice for kitchen benchtops due to its durability, heat, stain, and scratch resistance. You can put anything hot or heavy and drag it over granite, and it will not leave a scratch.

Are stone benchtops worth it?

Yes, stone benchtops are worth it due to its long-lasting, durability, and low maintenance. Today, you can even find reasonably priced engineered stone benchtops if you do not have the budget for more expensive natural stone like granite or marble. Although stone benchtops can be very expensive, a stone benchtop price estimator can help you to plan your project effectively.

How much does a new kitchen benchtop cost?

How much you might end up spending on a kitchen benchtop heavily depends on what material you want it to be. Example of a very popular natural stone material is granite, where you can be looking to spend between $250 and $1,700 per square meter, including installations. Since marble requires more work for special cut-outs for sinks and cooktops, you might even need to add another $250 for cut out costs.

Is it time for a new change for your home? What can you do to add value to your kitchen? You can begin by relying on Euro Marble to provide you with all the wonderful choices for your benchtop. They will utilize a stone benchtop price estimator based on your wants and needs to provide you with the pricing options that they can offer you. Once you have made your choice, you can feel confident in not only getting the best price but the best in quality and production for your new kitchen benchtop.