What is a countertop remnant?

A remnant is the piece of a stone slab left over after a shop cuts a kitchen. It is the same granite, quartz or marble as a full slab, just too small for another full kitchen.

How much cheaper is a remnant?

Shops usually sell remnants for 30 to 60 percent less than the same stone bought as a full slab, because the first job already paid for most of it.

Can I do a whole kitchen with remnants?

Rarely. Most remnants are under 20 square feet, and two remnants will not match in color. Remnants suit vanities, islands and other single pieces.

Will the shop cut and install a remnant?

Most will, and many only sell remnants with fabrication. Some have a minimum job charge, so ask before you visit.

Countertop Remnants Near Me

A remnant is the piece of granite, quartz or marble left over after a shop cuts a kitchen. Shops sell them for 30 to 60 percent less than full slab prices, and one remnant is enough for a vanity, a small island or a bar top. Enter your zip code to see the shops near you, then call and ask what they have in your size.

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What a remnant costs

Expect $15 to $60 per square foot for the stone, depending on the material, plus $25 to $50 per square foot if the shop cuts, edges and installs it. These are broad US figures, not local prices.

Example: a 49 by 22 inch vanity top

Size: 7.5 sq ft
Stone: $112 to $449
Cutting and install: $187 to $374
Total: $299 to $823

Some shops have a minimum job charge that can push a very small piece above this.

What fits on a remnant

Project	Typical size	Square feet
Bathroom vanity	25 to 61 in long, 22 in deep	4 to 10
Small kitchen island	36 to 60 in long, 25 to 36 in deep	6 to 15
Bar or coffee station	30 to 60 in long, 18 to 25 in deep	4 to 10
Laundry room counter	50 to 70 in long, 25 in deep	9 to 12
Desk or table top	40 to 60 in long, 24 to 30 in deep	7 to 13
Fireplace hearth or shelf	Up to 60 in long, 8 to 20 in deep	2 to 8

A full kitchen almost never works. Most remnants are under 20 square feet, and two remnants will not match.

How to buy a remnant

1
Measure the finished size
Length and depth in inches, plus any sink or faucet holes. Add an inch if the top overhangs the cabinet.
2
Call the shops near you
Ask what remnants they have in your size and material. Stock changes every week, so the phone beats any website.
3
See the piece in person
Check it for cracks, chips and stains, and check the color in daylight. Photos hide a lot.
4
Ask what the price covers
A remnant price is often the stone only. Cutting, edging, the sink cutout and installation can be extra.
5
Get it in writing and put a hold on it
Good remnants sell fast. Ask the shop to tag the piece with your name once you agree a price.

Tell shops what you need

Describe the piece once. We pass it to SlabWise partner shops within 60 miles of you. Not every area has a partner shop yet, so call the shops in the finder above as well.

Remnant questions

What is a countertop remnant?: A remnant is the piece of a stone slab left over after a shop cuts a kitchen. It is the same granite, quartz or marble as a full slab, just too small for another full kitchen.
How much cheaper is a remnant?: Shops usually sell remnants for 30 to 60 percent less than the same stone bought as a full slab, because the first job already paid for most of it.
Can I do a whole kitchen with remnants?: Rarely. Most remnants are under 20 square feet, and two remnants will not match in color. Remnants suit vanities, islands and other single pieces.
Will the shop cut and install a remnant?: Most will, and many only sell remnants with fabrication. Some have a minimum job charge, so ask before you visit.

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