If you love the look of granite, but can’t swallow the exorbitant price tag that usually comes along with it, then look to granite tile counters as an alternative.
Many people love the look and feel of granite in their kitchens. The natural colors and unique textures of the stone make it a beautiful addition to any cooking area. The use of granite counters has increased enormously in the past 10 years. There really isn’t much in the way of man made countertops that even comes close to rivaling the look of real granite.
So what choice do you have but to fork out bundles of cash to buy granite slabs to be custom made into counters? $40 - $100 per square foot is a pretty hefty price to pay. A great alternative to this huge expense is to use granite tile instead.
Granite Tile Adds Beauty
One of the big expenses in solid granite counters is the necessity to use a solid slab of large stone. Large slabs are expensive. Cutting has to be precise and transporting the slab needs to be done carefully to prevent breakage.
Tiles, however can be made from smaller pieces, can be transported easily, and aren’t as prone to breakage because of their size. Tiles can be much more affordable than slab counters. Using tiles gives you all of the beauty of the real deal but saves you a lot of money.
Installation Can Be Done More Easily
Installing the tiles can be done by most businesses who deal with ceramic or other types of tile. You can even do the installation yourself with a little learning and know how. With solid counters, the installation must be done by professionals which adds considerably to the cost.
No Need for Expensive Customization
With solid counters, precise measurements need to be taken to ensure the proper fit of the counter onto your cabinets. Any miscalculations can be costly. With tiles you can easily cover your surface tops simply by cutting the tiles to fit into smaller areas. Choosing a grout color that goes with the tile is easy since there are so many grout choices available.
Cutting stone as opposed to ceramic tile is a little different. You can’t score and snap the stone, but you can cut them with a conventional diamond tile saw. Generally the tiles used are large in order to minimize the grout lines on the counter. There is little space left between the tiles so that attention is left to the granite itself.
Now you can have the shine, durability and beauty of granite in your kitchen where you may not have previously considered it an option.