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Countertops Make Or Break A Kitchen - Consider Granite Tile Countertops
When it comes to kitchens, the countertops are a major part of the overall look and feel. They are also very important because they provide the work areas for preparing food and drinks. Therefore you want a countertop that not only is attractive but that is also utilitarian. The choice of countertop can make or break the look of one's kitchen, as well as the bank. Granite tile countertops offer a solution to having durability and beauty without exceeding your budget.
Granite countertops have been the preference for many years for homes of all styles and price ranges. The use of granite isn't a fad like shag carpet or linoleum flooring. It is instead like the use of brick or natural stone on the exterior of a home lending strength, durability and refinement to a home.
Granite being the hardest stone only second to a diamond, is a superior choice for its' enduring strength and beauty. Granite can endure boiling hot pots and pans placed on it directly. You can chop food on it and a knife will not damage it. Anyone that's ever had laminate countertops knows they are easy to cut, burn, scratch and stain.
Granite is one of nature's igneous rocks that formed billions of years ago from hot liquid magma. The beauty of granite comes from its' rich composition of quartz crystals, mica, and feldspar trapped within. Each type of granite possesses different colors, textures, and structural features based upon these minerals.
Most of the granite in the United States is imported from India, Brazil, Italy, China and Africa. It is excavated from quarries in blocks that are from 10 to 20 square feet. From these blocks granite slabs are cut with very sophisticated state of the art machinery. The slabs are polished with abrasives and diamond wheels to bring out the natural beauty, pattern and color of the granite.
Although granite countertops are the favored choice of today, many may not be able to fit the price of solid granite into their budget. Those beautiful large slabs of solid granite used to create countertops and islands are normally $60 to $300 per square foot. However, there is a less expensive way to have the luxury of granite countertops. Many homeowners choose to use pieces of granite that have been made into tiles to create their countertops. Granite tiles are a fraction of the cost of solid granite and normally cost between $4 to $10 per square foot. The installation cost less as well and many handy people are able to personally install them.
Granite countertops can fit into almost any budget, whether you are building a new home or doing a kitchen remodel. It's the most durable natural stone that will save you money in the long run by not having to replace your countertops after a few years. Simply use a sealant on it once a year because although it is incredibly dense it is still a natural stone and therefore slightly porous. Then the granite countertops can last you a lifetime or even another billion years.
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