Granite Flooring
Granite is
generally considered the hardest and densest of all stones used
in the building and remodeling industry today.
Granite
has been used for many applications but most commonly for
building exteriors and for kitchen counter tops. If you are
planning on using granite tiles instead of slab for your kitchen
project there are several things to keep in mind:
Granite
typically comes in two varieties, both homogenous and static
with very little movement or with sweeping swirling grains
(movement).
When
using granite tiles on a counter top surface, it is recommended
that you go with the static version, if not your counter will
end up looking like a puzzle with the pieces in the wrong place.
It is also imperative that the surface be floated perfectly
level and the tiles placed as close together as possible while
still allowing grout (unsanded) to fill the joints.
If
levelness is not achieved, your counter top will end up looking
like a disco ball. Granite is an extremely reflective surface
and it will reveal any inconsistencies ten fold. Using granite
tiles in lieu of the slab form will save the customer nearly one
third of the overall price. |
