There is no denying that the budget is one of the most important aspects of a renovation project. Sure, there are a lot of other factors that come into play, but we can never let our expenses out of our sight, otherwise we risk going well over the initial budget and then, two things may happen: we will have to pay a lot more than we expected or we will find ourselves with a half-finished project.
Nevertheless, a limited budget does not mean that we have to forget about design or good quality materials. Lucky for us, there are materials such as granite, which offer a wide range of options both in style and price, so we can choose the one that fits our interests best. If we want unique and luxurious but cheap granite, we can have it.
And why there is such a price difference between different granites if they are the same kind of stone? Well, its price depends on a few important aspects:
1) Location: where the quarry is located will have an impact on the price. For example, if a material is quarried at the top of a mountain, it will be more expensive than if it is done at ground level.
2) Availability: just like materials such as gold and silver, granite is a natural product, which means it is limited and can’t be man-made. The less there is left on earth, the more the stone will cost.
3) Consistency: due to its characteristics, each granite block quarried is unique, and not all of them are usable. Some blocks can be used in its entirety, but with others only a percentage as low as 25% of the block can be put to good use. This will obviously increase a great deal the final price of the stone.
Having all of this in mind, we have put together a list of cheap granite from different sources for different kinds of projects. We are confident it will come handy:
CHEAP GRANITE BLACK
Nero Impala
Origin: South Africa
Other names: Black Impala, Nero Africa, African Black, Rustenburg
Average Slab size: 3000x1600mm
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Nero Impala Worktops (Image@ by Candlelight Homes)
Regal Black
Origin: India (Kanakpura & Karnataka)
Average Slab size: 2800x1600mm
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Close up image of Regal Black granite upstands by My Kitchen Worktop
Black Pearl
Origin: India & Thailand
Other names: Thailand Black Pearl
Average Slab size: 3000x1800mm
Black Pearl kitchen worktops (Image @ blackgranites.net)
CHEAP GRANITE WHITE
Bianco Sardo
Origin: Italy
Other names: Sardo White granite
Average Slab size: 3000x1800mm
Bianco Sardo kitchen worktops (image@gardenweb.net)
Bianco Crystal
Origin: Spain
Other names: White Cristal, Bianco Cristal, Blanco Cristal
Average Slab size: 2700x1400mm
Food counter in Bianco Crystal granite for a restaurant application (image@marmolesgraymar)
CHEAP GRANITE GOLD & BEIGE
Carioca Gold
Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais, Fazenda Sao Pedra)
Other names: Oro Carioca
Average Slab size: 2700x1400mm
Utility top in Carioca Gold granite (image@granite4home.com)
Ghibli
Origin: India
Other names: Gibli,Ghibly,Giallo Ghibli,Gible,Giblie India,Golden Gibli,Juparana Ghibly
Average Slab size: 2800x1400mm
Ghibli granite tops in a traditional patio (image@irongatebuild.com)
CHEAP GRANITE GREY
Steel Gray
Origin: India
Other names: Silver Pearl, Grey Steal
Average Slab size: 3000x1800mm
Steel Gray granite in a brushed finish at a residence. (Image by Tom Marks for Knowles ps)
CHEAP GRANITE BROWN
Tan Brown
Origin: India
Other names:Dark Tan,Brown Tan, Braun Blue, Tan Braun
Average Slab size: 2700x1400mm
Tan Brown granite worktop in 30mm thickness by My Kitchen Worktop
Coffee Brown
Origin: India
Other names: Gujarat Brown
Average Slab size: 2700x1400mm
Coffee Brown granite worktops in a honed finish (image@ architecturalkitchens)
Note to readers: being a natural resource, the price of these materials listed above may vary depending on their availability at a given time. Please check their updated prices before making your decision.
If you have a particular stone in mind that may exceed your budget, do not hesitate to contact My Kitchen Worktop and our professional team will be delighted to guide you and help you choose among the best options for your project.
