Granite tile for the
bathroom could make a stunning appearance. It speaks of
opulence, of taste and of refined beauty yet it doesn't
necessarily follow that granite tiles have to be
extremely expensive. It could be used extensively on
walls, countertops, and floor tiling due to its inherent
durability and versatility. However, despite of its good
characteristics, some people are hesitant in using them
for their bathrooms. Here are some major considerations
as to why or why not use them:
Pros
Affordable luxury -
Despite of their luxurious and lavish look, granite
tiles are
considered to be highly economical. Apart from its
affordable price, the value-for-money of the granite tile is
high due to its capacity to endure wear. Thus, it could
last as long as several decades.
Scratch proof - Since
granite tiles are made of very strong materials, they are not
prone to damages due to scratches. Thus even if you
would want to brush your walls, you would not have to
worry about scratching the surface. Granite, in fact,
ranks next to diamonds when considering hardness. Also,
granite tile has high resistance to heat and pressure which makes
them perfect as bathroom walls.
Lower rate of water
absorption - Since granite tiles are not basically porous in
nature like those of slate tiles, they do not absorb
water easily. Thus, application of sealant is not highly
necessary especially for darker tiles.
Cons
Limited color selection -
Each granite tile is unique but its color selection is limited
only to those that are naturally found in nature. If you
are fond of livelier wall or table colors for your
bathroom, then you might find yourself choosing from few
color and design selections.
Slippery when wet - Just
like all materials when wet, granite tile are also prone to
becoming slippery. This makes them highly dangerous for
places where water runs through such as the floor of the
shower rooms. This is also one of the main reasons why
unlike some natural stones, granite tiles are seldom used in
swimming spools and spas as flooring. Instead, the use
of granite tile is focused on walls.
They cost a fortune -
Granite Tiles command one of the highest budget for home owners.
Thus, it is not so surprising to realize that tiles,
like that of granite could push homeowners to exhaust
their budget. But as we have earlier mentioned, granite
tiles are
an affordable luxury.
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