Everyone likes to change the appearance of their home at some point in time. People generally do this by remodeling different parts of their home. One can update any part of the home but the most frequently remodeled place in a home is the kitchen. The kitchen is the place which is used most extensively to cook and store food. So keeping it clean and well maintained is very important. Remodeling the kitchen elevates the aesthetic of the home and also increases the value of the home. With this said one of the most important elements of any kitchen is the kitchen countertops.

There are a plethora of different types of material available to construct countertops but the most prominent one of late is granite. Granite is a natural stone which is durable and strong enough to last a lifetime. It is second only to the diamond in strength. Granite won't scratch and can tolerate burning hot pots being placed directly on it without harm. It comes in many color variations and provides a unique elegance to the kitchen. There is a granite color palate to suit the décor and cabinet system of any home.

Granite has long been a favorite of the upper class, used for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities and exquisite flooring in their palatial homes. The large solid slabs of granite needed for kitchen countertops and kitchen islands are very heavy and require special machinery to cut to specification. Therefore this natural stone favorite isn't at all cheap. Fortunately there is a way to have the wonderful qualities and beautiful looks of granite for your kitchen countertops but for a fraction of the cost of solid granite.

Granite tiles are small pieces and sections of granite. They are a fraction of the cost of solid slabs of granite. Granite tiles are often derived from smaller remnants and leftover pieces of granite slabs. They are much easier to transport and easily adapted to any kitchen countertop or bathroom vanity. Anyone with the ability to work with ceramic tile, can construct with granite tile. The savings for using granite tile instead of granite slabs is so immense that the money saved can be invested on other renovations like updating the flooring with natural stone or remodeling the bathroom with granite tile.

Though these tiles are equally good in comparison to the stone slab, the feature that reduces its' price is that these are cut pieces. These pieces are unusable otherwise after making different designs from a single block. These tiles possess other features like sheen, minerals and design in the same way as a giant block of granite. They are as beautiful as the original stone yet inexpensive at the same time. Due to their small size they can be installed in different patterns or designs on the kitchen counter. One can also find them in different shades to match with the other accessories present in the kitchen.

There are various benefits for using granite tiles for kitchen countertops. Another one of its' main advantages is that it is very easy to clean. Once sealed the surface is resistant to stains, growth of mold, bacteria or fungus. It is also waterproof so there is nothing to worry about regarding its' maintenance. Granite tile countertops don't require much attention and are effortless to maintain. All these benefits make it an attractive solution for remodeling your kitchen countertops.