Installing 12x12 Granite Tile Countertop
How to lay out a 12x12 granite countertop.
Installing 12x12 granite tile countertop. But ordinarily solid stone countertops are a pricey proposition due to the special tooling and installation required. 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. Granite tile made just for countertops. This is our first stab at granite all advice suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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. Though it is a popular choice for kitchen countertops a large granite slab can be expensive to buy as well as expensive to install. If we need to space how far apart. What kind of grout.
Natural beauty durability resistance to heat and a sense of permanence are the hallmarks of a granite countertop. Looking for advice on the installation of 12x12 granite tiles for our kitchen countertop. Granite tile is considerably less expensive than granite slab sometime less than half the cost. Depending on cabinet type choose a tasteful skirt to form the edge around the countertop.
A less expensive alternative to a pricey granite slab is to use 12 x12 granite tiles instead. 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. 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. 5 granite tiles look beautiful and are easier to install than granite slab.