Most people considering a granite tile countertop
realize it is a natural stone product. What they may not know is that
granite originates from hot liquid magma. Granite, one of Nature's
igneous rocks, comes close to the extreme hardness and strength of
diamonds. And the density of granite causes it to be highly resistant
to bacteria, making it an ideal material for kitchen countertops.
When you look at your granite tile countertop, you
are looking at a combination of feldspar, quartz, and mica minerals;
proportioned differently according to the granite. Each type of granite
possesses different colors, textures, and structural features based
upon these minerals. A granite tile countertop costs less than a third
of what a solid-granite countertop costs because of special tools
needed and the installation required for the solid stone. At $60 to
$100 per square foot, it makes sense to consider a granite tile
countertop rather than one made from solid granite.
A homeowner can retain the same natural beauty and
wear resistance with a granite tile countertop as with solid granite,
and some handy souls can even install it themselves. Many online
retailers offer materials for your granite tile countertop. Stone Tile
Depot offers 14 different types of granite ranging in price from $3.95
to $9.95 per square foot. This site also provides an excellent
Frequently Asked Questions section and comments extensively on granite
as well as other natural stone.
Another Internet natural stone seller, found at
www.doityourselfgranite.com, features an amazing selection for your
granite tile countertop and offers free shipping on select stone.
Additionally, this company also offers a sample kit featuring all 31
colors they typically stock. So do not spend a fortune on a solid
granite tile countertop when you can get the same qualities for so
less! Browse around and check out the Web sites listed above. You are
sure to find all the information you need to soon have a beautiful
granite tile countertop of your very own!
