Kitchen Worktop in Ireland — Laminate, Quartz, Granite, and the Cost Trade-Off
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Kitchen worktop in Ireland: laminate €50–€150/m², quartz €300–€500, granite €300–€600, marble €400–€800, solid wood €200–€400. Quartz is the most common premium choice. Low maintenance, scratch-resistant, wide colour range, doesn't need sealing. Granite is more durable than quartz but needs annual sealing. Marble is the premium choice for baking (cold surface) but stains easily. Solid wood (oak, beech, walnut) is the most traditional but needs oiling every 6–12 months. Worktop is the most expensive item in most kitchens. A 4 m run of quartz is €1,200–€2,000 just for the worktop. The biggest cost driver is the material; the second is the edge profile (square edge is cheapest, ogee edge is most expensive).
TL;DR
Kitchen worktop in Ireland: laminate €50–€150/m², quartz €300–€500, granite €300–€600, marble €400–€800, solid wood €200–€400.
Quartz is the most common premium choice. Low maintenance, scratch-resistant, wide colour range.
Worktop is the most expensive item in most kitchens. A 4 m run of quartz is €1,200–€2,000 just for the worktop.
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You're choosing the kitchen worktop.
When this doesn't apply
The worktop is fitted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular kitchen worktop in Ireland?
Quartz. €300–€500/m². Low maintenance, scratch-resistant, wide colour range. Doesn't need sealing. Most common premium choice.
How much does a quartz worktop cost in Ireland?
€300–€500/m². For a 4 m kitchen run: €1,200–€2,000. Plus cutting, polishing, and installation. Most expensive item in most kitchens.
What is the cheapest kitchen worktop?
Laminate. €50–€150/m². Standard for mid-range kitchens. Many finishes (wood, stone, solid colour). Not as durable as stone but cheaper and easier to replace.
Sources
SCSI, Construction Cost Guide 2026. https://www.scsi.ie/
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular kitchen worktop in Ireland?
Quartz. €300–€500/m². Low maintenance, scratch-resistant, wide colour range. Doesn't need sealing. Most common premium choice.
How much does a quartz worktop cost in Ireland?
€300–€500/m². For a 4 m kitchen run: €1,200–€2,000. Plus cutting, polishing, and installation. Most expensive item in most kitchens.
What is the cheapest kitchen worktop?
Laminate. €50–€150/m². Standard for mid-range kitchens. Many finishes (wood, stone, solid colour). Not as durable as stone but cheaper and easier to replace.