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03-09-2016, 10:35 AM
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Leftover Granite
I'm obviously not a granite guy so pls keep the flaming to a min.
I've ended up with a piece of leftover granite after a kitchen reno but have absolutely no idea how much to ask for it.
The reno was done a while back and I can't recall what I originally paid and am having trouble finding anything to compare it to.
It is a broken slab that they just needed to finish off the counters.
L:121" x 26" (at the thinnest part) and goes up to 40" at the thickest
It is 3/4" thick and I have no idea what it is called but it is mostly quite dark grey/black with white/lighter patches throughout. Once it is sealed it looks darker than the pics indicate.
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03-09-2016, 12:01 PM
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case of beer?
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03-09-2016, 12:10 PM
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Not a whole lot. Pretty select few looking for a piece like that. You never know though. List is and traffic will determine price.
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03-09-2016, 12:17 PM
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Whereabouts are you?
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03-09-2016, 12:42 PM
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NW Calgary
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03-09-2016, 12:47 PM
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Look on Kijiji, not just Calgary but all of Alberta and other provinces. A while back there were a couple adds selling random pieces just like you have. You never know. I quess cutting it square/straight would be the biggest issue for the prospective new owner. Good luck.
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03-09-2016, 12:49 PM
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Use it and make yourself a nice coffee table to match your counters and then you dont have to sell it.
It will prevent you from having to buy yourself a coffee table..... and will give you a nice table.
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03-09-2016, 12:52 PM
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^^^
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I used what was left of our kitchen granite to cover the bench at the back door
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03-09-2016, 02:52 PM
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It would make a great backyard BBQ table. Don`t square it off, character. If I lived closer I`d make a deal on it.
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03-09-2016, 04:38 PM
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Id definitely give you a case of beer for it, I need a slab to cut for a bay window
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03-09-2016, 06:35 PM
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Would make a nice bar top for a man cave. Or, keep it as-is and custom make a back yard planter/gardening table out of it. Or, make it into an awesome fire pit bench!
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03-09-2016, 06:41 PM
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L:121" x 26" (at the thinnest part) and goes up to 40" at the thickest
Recommend help moving it.
Grizz
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03-09-2016, 08:37 PM
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Be cautious that stuff emits radon gas
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03-09-2016, 11:07 PM
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If you can cut the it would make a nice backyard benchtop. Otherwise, try contacting a couple of the local stone counter or tombstone companies. Some artists etch stone too. Advertize it on kijiji. Any of these might want it for a fair price. It has a good shape for a what they call a banjo counter top for in the bathroom. I'm sure the slab has some value.
Or get it cut into 3 or 4 inch wide strips and one edge finished ...nice backsplash for a counter.
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03-10-2016, 08:50 AM
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Thanks for all the great ideas, and aside from the offers of beer I'll have a think on what to do with it. While using it for a project would be cool, that's just not in the cards right now.
I've done plenty of searching for any sort of ballpark $/sq.ft and still have no idea where it stands, so maybe a "best offer" on kijiji and let the market determine.
And yes, that friggin thing weighs a LOT. 4 of us fairly strong guys all nearly blew an O-Ring moving it off the truck and 10ft into the garage
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03-10-2016, 08:58 AM
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You'd be lucky if you got $100 for it off kijiji. It's not worth even close to it's retail value (Granite ~$10-20/sq ft material only) as it would need to be templated, cut, polished, etc. Most of the cost of Granite is the prep and install work. A slab like that, installed, ~$1500-2,000. (anywhere between $60-120/sq ft)
It's only value is someone else using it as a funky project like a bench, table top, etc.
Throw it on kijiji for $300. You'll get offers of probably $50-100.
The weight probably well north of 300 lbs. 3/8th's granite is 5 lbs/sq ft. So that slab is around 10 lbs/sq ft.
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03-10-2016, 10:02 AM
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Thanks Dave! That's exactly what I was looking for...I'll hold on to it and figure something out down the road
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03-10-2016, 10:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hassihand
Thanks for all the great ideas, and aside from the offers of beer I'll have a think on what to do with it. While using it for a project would be cool, that's just not in the cards right now.
I've done plenty of searching for any sort of ballpark $/sq.ft and still have no idea where it stands, so maybe a "best offer" on kijiji and let the market determine.
And yes, that friggin thing weighs a LOT. 4 of us fairly strong guys all nearly blew an O-Ring moving it off the truck and 10ft into the garage
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Any offer of $ is a good offer. Place an ad and try your luck. I would keep the asking price low to not scare away any potential buyers. Be gald if you can get $50-100 for it, that's 17-33 cents per pound.
Granite companies often have piles of these type of pieces littering their yards. Many will let you take a piece for free just so they don't have to pay to dispose of it.
If you could use it outside for a table, a continuous rim diamond blade and a circular saw is all you need to cut it to size.
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