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Kitchen countertops installation costs in Atlanta can vary considerably, depending on which type a customer chooses. Therefore, when considering a new kitchen countertop, you should consider not only the cost of the material but also the cost of installation from the installer that can put in the type countertop that you like, as well as whether a do-it-yourself option is practical. Here are just a few of the more popular selections. Granite Installations Granite is one of the least expensive when it comes to the cost of a professional installation and one of the most expensive in terms of material—typically 10 to 20 percent of the total installation. What this means is that unless you’re a top notch professional installer yourself, it doesn’t make much sense to attempt a do-it-yourself install in order to save a few pennies. If, for whatever reason, the countertop gets damaged during the DIY install, then you, the homeowner, will have to bear the cost of repairing or replacing the material. In addition, an improperly installed granite countertop can cause stresses which eventually will lead to cracking or separation at the seams. Finally, granite happens to be one of the heaviest of countertop materials, so unless you have a helper with a strong back and reliable hands, this isn’t even an option for a DIY installation. Quartz Installations The costs of hiring a professional to install a quartz countertop are more expensive than granite and therefore represent a larger percentage of the total cost of installation. From a purely economic standpoint, there is a distinct advantage when it comes to a do-it-yourself project to install a quartz countertop. However, countertops made of quartz are engineered and can be significantly heavier than other types of stone. Once again, this is not a solo operation, so if you don’t have a helper who can provide both a strong back and reliable hands, a DIY install isn’t even an option. Finally, the more complex the shape and thus the more seams involved with a quartz countertop, the more important it is for you to have a good deal of experience with handling this type of material—including the right tools to do the work. Marble Installations Marble countertop installations typically require a high level of expertise and, therefore, the installation costs of a professional marble installer can be substantial, though unlicensed installers will be cheaper. However, even though that would seem to indicate greater savings for a do-it-yourself project, it’s only a viable option only for someone who has excellent experience in working with marble—not to mention the proper tools. In addition, marble is one of the more expensive countertop materials, so even though the costs of installation may be high, it’s usually only around 10 percent of the total costs. Given the expense of the material and the risk of damage, it makes little sense for someone to attempt to install a marble countertop themselves. As you can see, it’s important to understand that, depending on the material you choose, countertops installation costs in Atlanta can vary and have a significant impact on your cost of a new kitchen countertop.
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