COUNTERTOPS
Quartzite
Different variations of quartzite for countertops.
COUNTERTOP IN XACTIMATE
XM8 Code: CABCTQ
Includes: Quartz/Quartzite countertop and/or backsplash, sink cutouts, caulk, and installation labor.
Excludes: Undermount sink and labor to finish edge of sink cutout (see items CAB CTGMS). Decorative edge bevel, bullnose, or ogee (see items CAB CTGE).
Quality: Thickness is usually 3/4″ or less. Solid colors, matte finish, standard eased edge.
Reference: Silestone, or equal.
Note: Add square footage of backsplash if needed. Slab thickness alone is not an adequate indicator of stone material quality. Estimators should verify that the material allowance is sufficient for the actual material cost.
Average life expectancy is 25 years.