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Granite Tile Countertops

We have a page dedicated to granite tile countertops because of the unique aspects that tiled granite offers potential buyers. The granite tile has all the characteristics and attributes of a normal slab of granite, but they are easier to manipulate and they are significantly less expensive. This means you can install granite countertops at one third to half of the typical price. You can even further the amount of money you save by installing the countertops yourself – something that is unlikely with a big slab of granite.

There are a couple of possible disadvantages to the tiled granite. Cleaning the countertops will be a bit more tedious as you have the granite surface and then you also have the grout surface to clean. Dirt, debris, small pieces of food, and other things always manage to get into the grout and it takes a little more effort to thoroughly clean your counters. The other possible disadvantage has to do with the quality of the tile and the competency of the installers. Installing your countertops in tiles could mean that your countertops aren’t the same height throughout. This usually causes problems or irritation when working on the surface because it’s uneven. This problem can be avoided by buying high quality tile and by proper installation.

Granite countertops typically run from $100-$200 per square foot. By installing granite tiles instead of one big slab you can easily cut the price in half because granite tile countertops range from about $25 to $75 per square foot.

The homeowner in you might be wondering about now how granite tiles will influence the market value of your house. Good news! Having granite tiles is equivalent to having a granite slab countertop. So you receive the full benefit from the market that granite counters brings while paying significantly less money to install them.