Roasting the Tenderloin. We cooked the beef tenderloin at 350Â°F for about 60 min. until the temperature at the thickest part of the roast reached 135Â°F. After removing it from the oven and covering with tinfoil, we let it rest for approximately 15 minutes.
1 Slab granite countertops--solid pieces of granite custom cut to the width and shape of a countertop -- cost $60-$100 per square foot depending on the color and rarity of the granite, the style of edging. 2  Expect to pay $1,800-$3,000 for a typical kitchen, installed. Granite-cutting circular saw blades cost about $20; granite-cutting drill bits cost about $10. 2  Most granite countertops require frequent resealing treatments to avoid damage to the surface. 3  Sealant costs $15-$20 per ounce; one ounce treats 50 square feet of countertop.
Granite Countertop Costs. This is where granite slabs have a distinct advantage. As we noted, the installed price for slab granite countertops is $80-$150 per square foot. The granite tile installation costs can be as low as $50, though up to $75 is fairly common too.The material costs less because the tiles can be produced from smaller pieces of granite. The actual cost of installation is about the same with slab and granite tile.ranite has a timeless beauty that has been admired for centuries and will continue to be a valued countertop material going forward. The major drawback to granite is its cost. At roughly $80-$150 per square foot installed, granite slab countertops are one of the most expensive available.