One reason for the lower price is that granite tiles are substantially thinner than slab thus there is less stone per square foot and they are easier to transport.
Installing 12x12 granite tile countertop.
Granite tile made just for countertops.
But ordinarily solid stone countertops are a pricey proposition due to the special tooling and installation required.
This is our first stab at granite all advice suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Natural beauty durability resistance to heat and a sense of permanence are the hallmarks of a granite countertop.
What kind of grout.
Depending on cabinet type choose a tasteful skirt to form the edge around the countertop.
Though it is a popular choice for kitchen countertops a large granite slab can be expensive to buy as well as expensive to install.
A less expensive alternative to a pricey granite slab is to use 12 x12 granite tiles instead.
If we need to space how far apart.
The tile we used has a thick rounded bullnose that gives the front edge of the countertop a more elegant look than standard tile can and eliminates the slow fussy task of cutting and installing thin strips of tile to cover the edge.
Skirts around a granite tile countertop are typically made of 1 1 2 to 2 wide granite pieces that exactly match the granite tiles or of wood that blends well with the look of the granite tiles.
Introduction to granite tile countertop.
Granite tile is considerably less expensive than granite slab sometime less than half the cost.
While granite is a popular choice for kitchen countertops the high cost of materials and installation can put a big dent in your home improvement budget.
5 granite tiles look beautiful and are easier to install than granite slab.
Not only do granite tiles make an attractive and durable countertop they re easy to apply and weigh much less than a solid granite top.