{"id":3578,"date":"2016-11-01T09:47:43","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T14:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=3578"},"modified":"2018-11-27T16:05:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T21:05:09","slug":"granite-tile-countertops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/granite-tile-countertops\/","title":{"rendered":"Granite Tile Countertops"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>The Benefits of Granite Tile and How to Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\" width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left; width: 47%;\" width=\"47%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Today almost everyone would like to incorporate granite kitchen countertops into their kitchen designs. However, solid granite countertops are very expensive and not all homeowners can afford them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is a lower cost alternative though that can enable more homeowners to incorporate granite into their kitchens. Granite tile countertops offer nearly the same look as solid granite countertops but at much more affordable material and installation costs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In addition, granite tile countertops also offer the same beautiful aesthetics and functionality as solid granite countertops. Like solid granite countertops, granite tile countertops are nearly impervious to heat and are ideal for rolling out pie crusts and other baking activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Granite Tile Countertop Advantages<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Granite tile for countertops use the same quarried granite material as solid granite countertops, however in smaller and thinner pieces. When granite is quarried not all material is large enough for fabricating solid granite kitchen countertops. However the smaller granite slabs can be used for other applications such as tiles. Granite tiles are commonly sliced into thin square tiles of various dimensions and used in flooring and wall applications, custom showers, and kitchen countertops.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Granite tiles come in a few standard dimensions including 12, 24 and 36 inch square dimensions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Since granite is a natural stone there\u2019s nearly an unlimited variety of colors and tones to choose from, enabling a kitchen countertop color design scheme for any kitchen remodel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, granite tiles can be purchased with different finishes. <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3568\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Kitchen_Countertops-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Applying granite sealers\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Kitchen_Countertops-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Kitchen_Countertops.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In addition, due to the myriad of color choices, granite title countertops can work with any type of wood or cabinet style. Also, granite backsplashes can be included in the granite tile countertop design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Granite vs Silestone Countertop Differences Video\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Na6v8n9Fipk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Grout Lines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some people may be concerned with the grout lines associated with granite tile countertops, however the grout lines can be minimized in thickness and are sealed to prevent any staining.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also, by picking grout colors that closely match the granite tiles, the grout lines can blend in with the granite. Many homeowners also elect to mix different size granite tiles, as well as colors, to create unique patterns in their granite tile countertops.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to Install Granite Tile Countertops<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To install granite tile on a countertop a \u00be inch plywood substrate is first installed and screwed down over the lower kitchen cabinets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Note that it\u2019s important to make sure that the cabinets are perfectly level before installing the plywood substrate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cement backer board, either \u00bc or \u00bd inch thick, is then screwed down to the plywood substrate.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3569\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/kitchen_countertop.jpg\" alt=\"How to seal granite kitchen countertops\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A thinset adhesive is then applied onto the cement backer board with a notched trowel and the granite tiles are placed into the thinset adhesive. A wet tile saw is used to cut the tiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If wrap-around tiles are to be installed around the kitchen countertop edge, a thin furring strip is attached along the perimeter underside of the plywood substrate. A cement backer board strip is then attached around the perimeter of the plywood substrate. The granite tiles that are placed around the outer-edge of the top surface of the countertop are positioned such that they overhang the edge of the countertop to a width equal to the width of the small tile edge pieces. The small tile edge pieces are then placed into the thinset adhesive and held in place with tape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So if you\u2019re determined to have granite countertops in your kitchen, and you\u2019re on a tight kitchen remodeling budget, granite tile for countertops is a great solution. By keeping grout seams at a minimum and applying a high quality grout sealer to the seams on a periodic basis, you can have the look and durability of solid granite countertops at a fraction of the cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For information on installing a shower pan membrane liner for a ceramic tile shower<\/span><\/strong>, see the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\">Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook<\/a><\/strong><\/span> from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17254 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation eBook\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-768x1056.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-745x1024.jpg 745w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>See HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/tile-stone-info\/Ceramic-Tile-Calculator.htm\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ceramic Tile Calculator<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">See my &#8220;How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower&#8221; Ebook to learn how to tile your own shower<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0 For a detailed set of instructions on tiling a shower floor and walls, including pictures for every step in the process, see my \u201c<b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How to Tile Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/b>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17253 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information on Granite Countertops<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/granite-sealers\/\">Granite Sealers<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/tile-grout-cleaner\/\">Tile Grout Cleaners<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/applying-granite-sealers\/\">Applying Granite Sealers to Kitchen Counter-tops<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Additional Ceramic Tile Resources from Amazon.com<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber9\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/1589230949&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/1589230949.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_V53966268_.jpg\" width=\"122\" height=\"160\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1589230949\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/1580111033&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/1580111033.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"160\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1580111033\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/0974275433&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/0974275433.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg\" width=\"95\" height=\"140\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0974275433\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; 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