Granite Tile Range Of Use

category Tile, posted July 20, 2011

п»їGranite tile is in heavy demand because of its properties. Granite is composed of quartz, mica, feldspar and some other minerals making it really hard. Granite tile is considered to be the hardest among flooring tiles available today. That is why this tile is widely used in the building with heavy traffic, foyers and as paving slab. But it is used not only as flooring tile. Granite is material which can be used practically for any purpose. It is a great choice for any hard surface application. For example, granite kitchen countertops enjoy wide popularity nowadays. A working are made of granite is not only hard, but nice and elegant.

Granite tile does not fade and does not drink up moisture very much. Its surface texture can be polished, faceted, glazed, thermal-treated, etc. Thus its main finishes are shiny, matte, textured and flamed. Polished (shiny) tile is good for indoor flooring with low traffic, countertops and wall cladding. It can resist any wear-and-tear application and freeze-saw cycles do not have bad effect on its quality. Matte tile is better to use for side walks, washrooms and in the commercial buildings with high traffic. As for the granite tile with textured and flamed surface, it is ideal for pavements, garden benches, side walks and patios.

As for the most common colors of the tile, they are black, brown, blue, gray, orange, green, purple, white, red and yellow. Most manufacturers offer granite tile of the following measurements: 12"x12"x3/8", 18"x18"x3/8" and 18"x18"x1/2". Depending on the size, prices vary from $1 to $10.

Talking about worldwide leaders engaged in production of the granite tile, such companies as Absolute Black from India, Giallo Veneziano from Brazil and Norwegian company Baltic Brown are worth of being mentioned.

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