Granite Tile Countertops

You can give your kitchen a healthy reason to shine by installing granite tile countertops actually. Yes, it has been verified that granite countertop is bacteria-resistant because of its density, making it a perfect material for kitchen countertops. Any granite is a proportionate combination of minerals, like feldspar, quartz, and mica. It comes in variety of colors, textures, and structural features, depending upon the aforesaid minerals.

 

Talking about granite tile countertop, it costs much less than what a solid-granite countertop costs. Since solid-granite countertop requires special tools for installation, it makes an expensive choice. The cost of granite tile countertop comes out to be less than a third of what a solid-granite countertop costs, therefore it makes a sensible and economic choice. Made of the same cherished stone, granite tile countertops are efficiently carved out from smaller blocks and broken slabs, extracted from quarries.

 

These tiles usually measure 12, 24 or 36 inches in diameter, making them adequate to use in kitchens, finest floorings, and shower installations. Ideas regarding colors and designs could be taken from variety of granite tiles available in the market. The best part is, such countertops can hold up a hot pot exclusive of a trivet, and provide superb surface for managing dough and confectionary. Its natural beauty and elegance goes well with every type of wood or cabinet style.