How much do recycled glass countertops cost?

Question

My friend told me she looked into it and it costs double the price of granite countertops? Is this true? I figure it would cost a bit more than granite but double? I am in Canada so I know the prices would be more than in the USA but it seems like a lot.

Answer 1

I want to thank you.  I had no idea there even was such a thing.  I guess most of the building here is vintage, but we are being invaded by the granite countertop.

One very serious suggestion:  radioactivity testing.  Turns out some of the imported granites have tested really high.

Answer 2

yes they are very expensive

Answer 3

My husband and I are finally remodelling our 23-yr-old home and the kitchen is our current project.  I wanted to go with the recycled glass countertops so badly (some of the looks are incredibly lovely), but when we got our quotes from 2 different companies, we knew it was never going to happen.  I can buy granite countertops to the tune of $2,130, but the recylcled glass quotes were over $4,200 (both granite and recycled quotes included installation).  I also wanted sustainable flooring, but after the countertop financial fiasco, I somehow doubt I'm going to be happy with the pricing or even come close to affording same.