The Ultimate Cost Guide to Caesarstone® Benchtops (Pricing)
The Ultimate Cost Guide to Caesarstone® Benchtops (Pricing)
Please note, we make every attempt to provide the most accurate pricing details, but as the market shifts, so too can cost estimates. These figures can and will vary depending on colour, your location, the supplier, stock levels, and more. As such, you may find prices on the lower or higher end of this range.
You may have already heard of Caesarstone® benchtops and are thinking about using them in your home. It’s quite a popular decorative surface here in New Zealand and for good reason. What about the price though? As you search the web it can be so difficult to get a real sense of cost.
Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. At Archant, we love to educate consumers on all aspects of great kitchen design. In this article, we’re going to do a deep dive on Caesarstone® pricing. We want you to know what will drive the cost up, and what will bring it down.
Even though we don’t sell Caesarstone® surfaces, we want to provide you with a better sense of how much you should budget for your benchtop. In this article, we’re going to explain how pricing works for Caesarstone® worktops.
We’re even going to discuss some alternatives. At the end, we’ll talk about how many people today are choosing porcelain benchtops instead of the Caesarstone® option.
Cost of Caesarstone® Surfaces Per Square Meter
You’ll want to budget between $400 to $1200 per square meter for the materials used in a Caesarstone® benchtop. You’ll then have to factor in installation costs as well. Many companies quote benchtop prices in terms of how many slabs are needed. For example, Caesarstone® slabs that measure 3000mm x 1400mm will cost between $1,750 and $5,200 depending on which style you choose.
If your benchtop design required two Caesarstone® slabs, you can expect to pay between $3,500 and $10,400 for the raw materials, with additional costs for labour.
What Makes Caesarstone So Popular?
Since its introduction to the market in 2001, Caesarstone® has grown in popularity here in New Zealand. Many designers feel they’re a more affordable option than granite. It’s now widely used in kitchens and bathrooms for its beautiful style and rugged durability.
Main benefits of Caesarstone® Benchtops
- Quite a durable surface
- Excellent stain resistance
- Wide variety of design styles to choose from
- Well-known brand name
Labour Costs of Installing Caesarstone® Countertops
As you might imagine, the precise cost of your benchtop will vary based on several factors we’ll look at below. On average though, we would recommend budgeting approximately $450 to $650 per square metre for a Caesarstone® benchtop. This range is the estimated price of the raw materials plus the cost of labour.
What Variables Will Affect Price?
- Size: As noted above, Caesarstone® slabs are sized at 3000 x 1400mm. If you can design around this measurement and only require one slab, you will reduce the cost of raw materials and labour greatly. If your design calls for even a portion of a second slab, you are doubling your overall costs.
- Design and Layout: If your kitchen layout is straightforward, the installers won’t need to make additional cuts and joins which are complicated and involved. The number of cut-outs for sinks, hobs, etc will add to the cost. This is particularly true if they are quite unique in shape. To keep the cost down, opt for a more traditional design scheme.
- Desired Style: Like most kitchen products, Caesarstone® comes in several tiers of pricing. Basic slabs with a simple design will start at around $1750 per slab while more intricate patterns and complex designs can run around $5200 per slab.
Is a Caesarstone® Bench Worth the Cost?
There are so many positive aspects of Caesarstone® that make it an easy recommendation for a wide variety of homes. In terms of style and design, it truly can elevate the appeal of a kitchen or bathroom. A slightly lesser-known aspect is how it affects home values.
As Michal Harris of Raine & Horne Newtown said “It’s a good product - and it’s a known product. Most buyers will quickly recognise Caesarstone® over other types of surfaces. I think it’s a product that people understand.”
All things considered, we feel that Caesarstone® is a great overall value and one that homeowners need to seriously consider.
What Can I Use Instead of a Caesarstone® Worktop?
Designers frequently refer to Archant Porcelain as the benchtop material of the future. This is largely due to a nearly infinite array of design potential, and robust durability that’s hard to beat.
Our customers all over New Zealand have fallen in love with the conveniences of porcelain. Just a few of the highlights are:
Design versatility and freedom of customisation with two different available thickness choices and three textures. You can choose a single colour, the texture of stone, the elegance of marble or the extravagance of metal.
Large format sheet sizes of 3200 x 1600 result in a cohesive and continuous surface that caters to the most demanding of designs and applications.
With robust durability, porcelain surfaces are resistant to wear, mechanical stress, and thermal stress, even from the hottest pans. It does not contain resins, is hygienic and is entirely safe in contact with any food. The colour does not change over time and the surface is scratch-free.
Our Trusted Experts Are Here to Help
By now you hopefully have a much better understanding of what a Caesarstone® benchtop will cost. If you’re still unsure what material is right for your home, we have a trusted team of experts in New Zealand who will be happy to guide you. You can call or email us, or pop into any one of our showrooms including our Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington locations.
