Epoxy countertops are absolutely beautiful. Many homeowners love this type of countertop because of its affordability. Let's dive in and learn what epoxy countertops are and how much do epoxy countertops cost.
Epoxy is made by mixing a resin with a hardener to create a durable countertop. These countertops, when properly cared for, will last a lifetime. The countertops can be created by a countertop specialist, or if you are handy, you can create your own epoxy countertops with a do-it-yourself epoxy countertop kit.
Epoxy countertops can be created in a variety of colors, styles, and finishes. The nonporous, scratch-resistant countertops are extremely durable and a budget-friendly option for those who are on a tight budget but want countertops that look like marble, granite, or other natural stone countertops.
Epoxy countertops are perfect for those who are on a budget as well as those who are not on a budget. Epoxy countertops are available in countless designs, colors, and finishes. The cost of epoxy countertops can vary based on your unique needs, the size of your countertops, and the color, design, and finish of your countertops.
Epoxy countertops range in pricing based on the design chosen. For example, a budget-friendly epoxy countertop can cost $6 per square foot, whereas as top of the line epoxy countertop can run upwards of $45 per square foot. Here are some examples of the average cost of epoxy countertops.
A do-it-yourself epoxy countertop kit can be applied directly on top of your existing countertops to create a new look. The amount of product you will need will depend on the total square footage of your countertops. If you wish to add color, you will need to purchase mica powder and mix it in the resin.
Countertop specialists can create beautiful countertops for a fraction of the price of natural stone countertops. If you do not have the knowledge, time, or skill set required to create epoxy countertops yourself, contact a countertop installer.
The following information will provide you with the national average of epoxy countertops using a do-it-yourself countertop kit as well as the average cost of professional preparation of epoxy countertops.
If you have thirty square feet of countertops, you can expect to spend around $180 on supplies for a DIY epoxy countertop. If you have a countertop specialist create your countertops, the price for thirty square feet can cost on average $1350.
A DIY epoxy countertop kit for forty square feet of countertops will cost approximately $240. A professional creation will cost approximately $1800 for forty square feet of epoxy countertops.
If you will be creating your countertops using a do-it-yourself epoxy kit, you can expect to spend around $300 for fifty square feet of countertops. If you hire a countertop installer to create epoxy countertops, it will cost an average of $2250 for fifty square feet of epoxy countertops.
The cost for supplies for sixty square feet of epoxy countertops will cost approximately $360. Conversely, if a professional countertop installer creates your countertops, you can expect to spend $2700 for sixty square feet of epoxy countertops.
The average cost for seventy square feet of epoxy countertops in a DIY kit will run you around $420. If you hire a professional, you can expect to spend around $3150 for the same amount of countertops.
Eighty square feet of epoxy countertops will run you approximately $480 for a DIY kit. If you choose to hire a countertop specialist for your epoxy countertops, you can expect to spend $3600 for eighty square feet of epoxy countertops.
There are several things that can cause your epoxy countertops to cost more than the national average.
First, if your city requires permits, the cost of those permits will need to be factored into the overall price of your countertops. Additionally, local and state sales tax will need to be added to the total, if necessary.
If your old countertops have any existing issues like breaks, uneven seams, or water damage, you will need the assistance of a countertop specialist. The countertop specialist will remove your old countertops and create a new wood frame that will be covered in epoxy to create new countertops.
Epoxy countertops are an affordable countertop option. Available in an unlimited color palette, countless designs, and amazing finishes, epoxy countertops may be just what you are looking for. Whether you hire a countertop specialist to install your epoxy countertops or want to do it yourself, epoxy countertops are affordable, long-lasting, and stunning.
