Quartz countertops are the most popular countertop material in the US, outselling granite, marble, and solid surface combined. Pricing varies significantly based on brand, color, edge profile, and where you live. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what quartz actually costs per square foot in 2026.
- Quick Cost Summary
- Quartz Material Cost by Tier
- Budget Tier: $40–$65 per Square Foot
- Mid-Range Tier: $65–$100 per Square Foot
- Premium Tier: $100–$150+ per Square Foot
- Installation Cost Breakdown
- Templating: $150–$300
- Fabrication: $10–$25 per Square Foot
- Edge Profiles
- Installation Labor: $10–$25 per Square Foot
- Additional Installation Costs
- Popular Quartz Brands and Their Price Ranges
- Factors That Affect Quartz Pricing
- Quartz vs Other Countertop Materials: Cost Comparison
- How to Get the Best Price on Quartz
- What's Included in a Typical Quote
Quick Cost Summary
- Material only: $40–$150 per square foot
- Installation only: $25–$50 per square foot
- Total installed cost: $65–$200 per square foot
- Average kitchen (40 sq ft of countertop): $3,000–$8,000 installed
- Average bathroom vanity (10–15 sq ft): $800–$2,500 installed
Most homeowners land between $75 and $125 per square foot fully installed for a mid-range quartz countertop with a standard edge profile.
Quartz Material Cost by Tier
Quartz manufacturers organize their products into pricing tiers. The tier determines the base cost per square foot before fabrication and installation.
Budget Tier: $40–$65 per Square Foot
Entry-level quartz with solid colors or simple patterns. These are functional and durable — the engineering is the same as premium quartz — but the color options and veining patterns are more basic.
- Common brands: Silestone Basics line, Allen + Roth (Lowe’s exclusive), Home Decorators Collection (Home Depot)
- Typical colors: Solid white, solid grey, basic speckled patterns
- Best for: Rental properties, budget renovations, laundry rooms, secondary bathrooms
Mid-Range Tier: $65–$100 per Square Foot
This is where most homeowners shop. Mid-range quartz offers realistic veining patterns, more color options, and better visual depth than budget lines.
- Common brands: Silestone (standard line), Caesarstone (standard line), Cambria (basic designs), LG Viatera, MSI Q Quartz
- Typical colors: Marble-look whites with grey veining, concrete-look greys, warm beige tones, subtle movement patterns
- Best for: Kitchen renovations, primary bathrooms, general home improvement
Premium Tier: $100–$150+ per Square Foot
High-end quartz with the most realistic natural stone aesthetics, proprietary technologies, and exclusive designs. Premium quartz closely mimics Calacatta marble, Carrara marble, and exotic natural stones.
- Common brands: Cambria (premium designs like Brittanicca and Ironsbridge), Caesarstone Metropolitan collection, Silestone Loft series, Dekton (ultra-compact by Cosentino)
- Typical colors: Bold veining, bookmatched designs, through-body patterns, textured finishes
- Best for: High-end kitchen renovations, statement islands, luxury bathrooms
Installation Cost Breakdown
Installation cost covers everything beyond the slab itself: templating, fabrication, transport, and setting the countertop in place.
Templating: $150–$300
A fabricator visits your home to create an exact digital or physical template of your countertop layout. This accounts for wall irregularities, cabinet dimensions, sink cutouts, and appliance locations. Most fabricators include templating in the total price, but some list it as a separate line item.
Fabrication: $10–$25 per Square Foot
Cutting, polishing edges, making cutouts for sinks and cooktops, and drilling faucet holes. This cost varies by complexity — a simple rectangular countertop with one sink cutout costs less to fabricate than an L-shaped layout with a cooktop cutout, undermount sink, and waterfall edge.
Edge Profiles
The edge style affects both the look and the cost of fabrication:
- Eased (straight with slight round): Standard — usually included in base price
- Beveled: $5–$10/linear foot additional
- Bullnose (full round): $10–$20/linear foot additional
- Ogee: $15–$25/linear foot additional
- Mitered (for waterfall edges): $40–$80/linear foot additional — this is the most expensive edge treatment
Installation Labor: $10–$25 per Square Foot
Physical installation of the countertop including leveling cabinets if needed, applying adhesive, setting the slab, seaming multi-piece layouts, and securing undermount sinks. A straightforward kitchen installation takes 2 to 4 hours for a two-person crew.
Additional Installation Costs
- Sink cutout: $100–$200 (undermount sinks require more precise cutting than drop-in)
- Cooktop cutout: $150–$250
- Backsplash (4-inch quartz): $20–$40 per linear foot installed
- Full-height backsplash (quartz slab): $40–$80 per square foot installed
- Old countertop removal and disposal: $150–$500 depending on material and size
- Plumbing disconnect/reconnect: $150–$300 if not included by the fabricator
Popular Quartz Brands and Their Price Ranges
Cambria
American-made (Le Sueur, Minnesota). Known for bold designs and lifetime warranty. Cambria does not sell through big-box retailers — only through authorized dealers and fabricators.
- Material cost: $60–$150/sq ft
- Notable designs: Brittanicca (dramatic veining), Ella (marble look), Torquay (subtle movement)
Caesarstone
Israeli-founded, manufactured globally. One of the original engineered quartz brands with a 25-year residential warranty.
- Material cost: $55–$120/sq ft
- Notable designs: Calacatta Nuvo, Empira White, Primordia
Silestone (by Cosentino)
Spanish manufacturer. The only quartz brand with built-in antimicrobial protection (Bacteriostatic technology). 25-year warranty.
- Material cost: $50–$110/sq ft
- Notable designs: Calacatta Gold, Eternal Statuario, Loft series
MSI Q Quartz
One of the largest natural stone and quartz distributors in the US. Competitive pricing with a wide selection.
- Material cost: $40–$85/sq ft
- Notable designs: Calacatta Classique, Carrara Grigio, Sparkling White
LG Viatera
Manufactured by LG Hausys. Solid mid-range option with a lifetime limited warranty.
- Material cost: $45–$90/sq ft
- Notable designs: Minuet (Calacatta look), Musica, Rococo
Factors That Affect Quartz Pricing
Slab Thickness
Standard quartz countertops are 3 cm (about 1.2 inches) thick. Some budget options come in 2 cm (about 0.8 inches), which costs 15% to 25% less but requires plywood support underneath and looks thinner at the edges. Thicker options (mitered edges creating a 6 cm appearance) cost more due to additional material and fabrication.
Color and Pattern
White and marble-look quartz consistently costs more than solid colors or basic patterns. The most popular kitchen color — white with grey veining — is almost always in the mid to premium tier. Simple solid whites and greys are more likely found in the budget tier.
Layout Complexity
An L-shaped kitchen with a peninsula costs more to fabricate and install than a straight run of countertop. Every seam, inside corner, and cutout adds fabrication time and cost. Waterfall edges (where the countertop continues down the side of an island) are the most expensive layout feature, adding $800 to $2,000 per waterfall side.
Geographic Location
Quartz pricing varies by region due to differences in labor costs, competition among fabricators, and transportation distance from slab distributors.
- Northeast (NY, NJ, CT, MA): 10%–20% above national average
- West Coast (CA, WA, OR): 10%–15% above national average
- Southeast (GA, FL, NC, TX): At or slightly below national average
- Midwest (OH, MI, IN, IL): 5%–10% below national average
Fabricator Choice
Big-box retailers (Home Depot, Lowe’s) offer quartz countertop programs that include material, fabrication, and installation in one price. These programs are convenient but typically cost 10% to 20% more than going directly to an independent fabricator. Independent fabricators offer more flexibility in slab selection (you can visit their yard and choose your exact slab) and often have lower overhead.
Quartz vs Other Countertop Materials: Cost Comparison
- Laminate: $10–$40/sq ft installed — the budget option
- Butcher block: $40–$80/sq ft installed
- Granite: $50–$150/sq ft installed — similar price range to quartz
- Quartz: $65–$200/sq ft installed
- Marble: $75–$250/sq ft installed
- Quartzite (natural stone): $80–$200/sq ft installed
- Porcelain slab: $70–$150/sq ft installed
Quartz sits in the middle of the premium countertop range. It’s generally comparable to mid-range granite and less expensive than natural marble, while offering better stain resistance and zero maintenance compared to both.
How to Get the Best Price on Quartz
- Get 3 to 5 quotes. Pricing varies dramatically between fabricators. A $6,000 quote from one shop might be $4,200 from another for the same slab and layout.
- Visit slab yards directly. Choosing your slab in person gives you access to remnants and less-popular colors that may be discounted 20% to 40%.
- Use remnants for small projects. Bathroom vanities, laundry room counters, and small bar tops can often be cut from remnant pieces for $30 to $60 per square foot installed.
- Simplify the layout. Fewer seams, standard edge profiles, and drop-in (rather than undermount) sinks all reduce fabrication costs.
- Time your purchase. Fabricators are often slower in late fall and winter. You may get better pricing or faster turnaround during these off-peak months.
- Bundle projects. If you’re doing kitchen and bathroom countertops simultaneously, most fabricators offer a discount on the combined project.
What’s Included in a Typical Quote
When you receive a quartz countertop quote, make sure these items are explicitly listed:
- Slab material cost (specify brand, color, and thickness)
- Templating visit
- Fabrication (including edge profile)
- Sink and cooktop cutouts
- Faucet hole drilling
- Installation labor
- Seaming (if multi-piece layout)
- Backsplash (if applicable)
- Old countertop removal and disposal
- Plumbing disconnect/reconnect
If any of these are listed as “TBD” or not included, ask for a revised all-inclusive quote. Surprise add-on charges at installation are the most common complaint in the countertop industry. A reputable fabricator provides a complete, itemized quote after templating — not before.
