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A high-quality stone benchtop is the perfect finishing piece for your kitchen<\/a>, bar, or place of business. Engineered stone<\/a> is a highly-popular alternative to natural stone: it is heat and stain resistant, easy to clean, and strong. It\u2019s also an investment that\u2019s going to last for years \u2013 so it\u2019s important you make the right choice.<\/p>\n One of the biggest factors affecting your purchase is the price, which can vary considerably depending on which type of engineered stone you choose. Below, we\u2019ve provided in-depth answers to some of the most common pricing questions we receive:<\/p>\n The total cost of your installation will depend on two main factors:<\/p>\n 1. The cost of the raw material and Although you can estimate your material costs by measuring how much you need, fitting costs are a different story; accurate prices for fitting can only be determined by an experienced fitter. We\u2019ve detailed some of the factors that affect these prices below, for more information, please contact us for a quote.<\/p>\n Want a FREE quote within 24 hours? <\/strong>Contact the Medici team online for your free quote<\/strong><\/a>, or call on (08) 9303 2697.<\/strong><\/p>\n Engineered stones are priced<\/a> according to how difficult they are to produce. The cheapest stones are small to medium grain with one base colour. Motley stones, which have two or more colours, are the next step up. Pure white stones are more expensive still, as it is difficult to get a flawless white stone.<\/p>\n Finally, natural lookalikes are the most expensive types of engineered stone because they are harder to manufacture and are often handmade. However, the increased popularity of these more natural designs has resulted in more competition and prices have decreased in recent years.<\/p>\n The stone you choose has a large effect on the overall price: engineered stones start off at $100per m2<\/sup> and can cost as much as 1000 per m2<\/sup> for the most expensive designs. You then need to take into account the cutting required, including any cut-outs you require (for example, for a sink) and the type of edging you want.<\/p>\n Did we have a part about the different brand costs in here? Ie Caesarstone vs Empire etc? I can’t remember. Did you get this table?<\/p>\n Thanks I’d missed that – I’ve added in another section with that information<\/p>\n Engineered stone is a high-quality product that is comparable or superior to natural stone, and its prices reflect that. We classify our stone colours into four main categories: low, medium, high, and exotic. These categories reflect the complexity and rarity of the stone itself, rather than the quality (they\u2019re all high quality):<\/p>\nHow Much Will My Project Cost?<\/h2>\n
\n2. the cost of fitting the stone in your home or business.<\/p>\nWhat Factors Affect The Price of Engineered Stone?<\/h3>\n
How Do Engineered Stone Prices Compare to Natural Stone?<\/h3>\n