Nothing can add beauty to your kitchen quite like natural stone. Of all the natural stones the #1 choice for kitchens worldwide is the granite slab. However, granite slabs can be extremely expensive, making them out of reach for many people. Yet there is an alternative which is just as good or better and for much less. That alternative is granite tiles and that’s because:
Granite tiles are extremely strong. Unlike other some of the other types of stone
tiles, granite tiles are extremely strong and durable. They are so tough that they are often used as
patio tiles. This makes them great for counter top use where not only must they
carry the weight of appliances, but also stand up to daily use, and the occasional
dropped dish or plate. Don’t be fooled
by the fact that they are thinner than a slab, granite tiles are easily strong
enough to be used on a countertop.
Granite tiles are non-porous. Unlike virtually all other types of stone
granite is naturally non-porous. Being
impervious to water not only means you don’t have to seal them but they won’t
absorb stains like other stone tiles. And this is extremely important for an area
like the countertop which is guaranteed to get wet and is dealing with foods
and oils.
Granite tiles are much cheaper than solid granite slabs. Solid granite slabs can be extremely
expensive. And while you do get what you
pay for, a beautiful slab of natural stone, why pay more than you have to for
the same material. A granite slab is thicker and is one solid piece of stone,
yet when you can get the same look, strength, and beauty for usually a fraction
of the price, granite tiles are the way to go.,
They fit together better than ceramic tiles. Unlike other types of tiles, granite tiles
actually fit together more snugly and closer than other tiles do. And this is
great because this leads to the next reason granite tiles are a great choice.
With the right grout seams become almost invisible. Because granite tiles fit together so well,
if you carefully choose a grout that’s the same color as the tiles, it’s almost
impossible to see the seam. This means not only are you paying less for the
same material, but no one will ever have to know!
No installation cost. Unlike a granite slab which you
should not and could not install by
yourself, granite tiles are installed just like ceramic and other types of
tiles. You can easily install them
yourself. This means not only can you
enjoy the pride of a DIY job well done but also the pride of knowing you didn’t
pay an arm and a leg to install it.
As you can see when it comes to adding the beauty of natural
stone to your kitchen, granite tiles are a much better option. Cheaper to buy, possibly free to install,
great fitting, tough, non-porous, and nobody will know the difference. Save your money and double your pleasure by
getting the countertop you’ve always wanted but without the hassle and price
tag of a slab.
For another way to save money and still have the beautiful look of stone click here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/garden/ceramic-tile-with-the-look-of-marble.html?_r=0&gwh=9FAA50AFDBA55014AD3DC317F978FD2E
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