# Best Place for Granite Countertops + Roof Cleaning? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 7, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591 "2012-01-07T17:05:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/21 "2012-01-10T05:55:42Z")
wow, I really like that brick wall behind the range. If I were you, I would go with a faux brick backslpash and play off that look of the existing feature. ---
**Author:** ![FourEyed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foureyed/32/7216_2.png) [@FourEyed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourEyed)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/22 "2012-01-10T06:30:59Z")
How about a stacked stone backsplash? A friend did one and it looks killer, and a lot different than the typical kitchen. Call me when you are ready, I love doing tile work. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/23 "2012-01-10T08:04:33Z")
Yeah, congrats on the pickup :tup: > [@FourEyed](#): > > How about a stacked stone backsplash? This sounds awesome…pics? ---
**Author:** ![98GCL](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/98gcl/32/7366_2.png) [@98GCL](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98GCL)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/24 "2012-01-10T08:28:22Z")
I worked for DeSpirit Mosaic & Marble for about 1.5 yrs. They were good when I worked there but then again I was a human CNC Water Jet armed with only a right angled grinder. Their prices maybe cheaper than others but only because they do a lot by hand. We did some pretty siq kitchens. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/25 "2012-01-10T09:20:49Z")
I haven’t cut granite yet but I do have the machine for the job. I would be curious to see what they charge for cutting. I can cut concrete too just so you know. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/26 "2012-01-10T17:53:55Z")
Thanks again guys now post some pics! ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/27 "2012-01-10T18:18:05Z")
I shopped all over for my granite and Home Depot with a 10% coupon actually had exactly what I wanted at the best price by far. Jumped on the deal when they had the free stainless sink and free edge upgrade with it. I got lucky and my style was a group A though…their higher groups are real pricey ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/28 "2012-01-10T20:32:30Z")
> [@evane](#): > > Never actually used either but heard good things about Buffalo Granite and Solid Surfaces in Rochester. > > [http://www.solidsurfacesny.com/](http://www.solidsurfacesny.com/) Solid Surfaces did my quartz counter in the kitchen. That is who Lowes contracts through. Great job, great pricing. As for backsplash, we made a custom pattern using: [http://www.susanjablon.com/designer.html](http://www.susanjablon.com/designer.html) ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/29 "2012-01-11T04:15:04Z")
I read something in Buffalo Spree saying Granite is passe (Just relaying what I read.) but if you like them and it is your kitchen I say go for it. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/30 "2012-01-11T05:00:37Z")
I love my stainless steel countertops, but you are looking at $70/sq ft. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/31 "2012-01-11T05:58:35Z")
That is about 30% less than concrete but still seems expensive. How thick is the stainless? ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/32 "2012-01-11T06:47:12Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > That is about 30% less than concrete but still seems expensive. How thick is the stainless? 16GA. 304 Stainless [specialtystainless.com](http://specialtystainless.com) Division of Eskay Metal Fabricating, which is local. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/33 "2012-01-11T07:13:59Z")
So a big part of the cost must be labor to form it, cut it, etc. Kind of like concrete I guess. The concrete itself is cheap. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/34 "2012-01-11T07:47:26Z")
$70/sqft? Holy hell that is expensive. I did granite for $39/sqft. Not in buffalo, though. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/35 "2012-01-11T08:01:05Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > $70/sqft? Holy hell that is expensive. I did granite for $39/sqft. Not in buffalo, though. Different strokes for different folks. Granite can range from about $35/sq ft to $300/sq ft. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/36 "2012-01-11T08:16:09Z")
yeah I know the range for granite is huge, but 2x the cost is a lot…I guess it all depends on how big your kitchen is and other factors as well. That was just my first reaction lol. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/37 "2012-01-11T15:07:07Z")
fyi, black will always look dusty and look like shit if you do not keep it 100% clean all the time. pretty much the same thing as a black car, but worse lol. ---------- Post added at 06:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:00 PM ---------- and i also agree with a stacked stone blacksplash, i just did one, they look awesome. it would especially look awesome because of the brick. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/38 "2012-01-11T15:38:29Z")
I have Black granite counters right now and do clean them often but I am strange like that anyhow so not a huge issue. I also do like stone backsplash but might do tin as well(I love the look of real tin in an old home). As far as price I am looking for something unique and was expecting to go upward of $120ish sqft. BED post some pics of some alternatives you think I should look at. I would agree in the sense that there are great counters outside of granite out there. I want something that is unique and not like what you see in everyones “updated” kitchen. Only some basic searches have led me to some of the more exotic looking granite. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/39 "2012-01-11T15:43:55Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I have Black granite counters right now and do clean them often but I am strange like that anyhow so not a huge issue. I also do like stone backsplash but might do tin as well(I love the look of real tin in an old home). > > As far as price I am looking for something unique and was expecting to go upward of $120ish sqft. > > BED post some pics of some alternatives you think I should look at. I would agree in the sense that there are great counters outside of granite out there. I want something that is unique and not like what you see in everyones “updated” kitchen. Only some basic searches have led me to some of the more exotic looking granite. If that’s your budget, I would go with concrete. There are so many ways to make it look awesome. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591/40 "2012-01-11T16:00:24Z")
I certainty don’t want to go that high but that is were I am prepared to go for something I really like assuming I dont find something I really like at a cheaper price point. I have looked around at some concrete stuff but honestly have yet to find any I love for this kitchen. Post some examples! Also does anyone have any experience in any other solid materials that are unique and hold up well? I will be going to talk to some specialists that you guys have recommended next week so the more ideas the better. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-for-granite-countertops-roof-cleaning/219591.md?page=3)