When we built our first house my wife wanted granite countertops. We were newlyweds and couldn't afford the beautiful stone counters, but I promised her that the next time we bought a home I would make sure to get her the granite counters that she always dreamed of. Well, we did buy that house of our dreams and it did have beautiful granite countertops but we didn't have to spend a fortune thanks to a new type of granite countertop material called granite tile countertop.
Granite tile countertops are very economical, costing only a fraction of what a one piece granite counters cost. Because these countertops are assembled from smaller granite tiles, they are easier and cheaper to cut, shape and distribute. Because of this, granite tile countertops can be placed in kitchens and bathrooms on a much tighter budget, allowing more people than ever before to enjoy the beauty, durability and glamour of granite.
Further, granite tile countertops can be installed for a fraction of the cost of larger granite installations. Most people who a little bit handy can even install granite tile countertops themselves.
Granite tile countertops are being stocked by most builders and even the "big box" home store chains. Look to granite tile countertops for durability, beauty and value.