Most homeowners are moving away from tile countertops of smaller tile because cleaning grout is a hassle.
Best ceramic tile for countertops.
Ceramic tile is affordable easy to install and very low maintenance.
However countertops made from larger tiles are coming into vogue.
Proper sealant helps ensure grout won t discolor or stain and large format tiles cover a lot of area with minimal grout lines.
A nice unusual mosaic tile 1x2 inch from dal tile s coastal keystones line installed on both the front and top of this bathroom counter this is a glass tile with shimmers of gold and purple to give your bathroom the feel of an oceanside sunset.
It is also waterproof and able to withstand high temperatures from hot dishes.
From the types and cost of tile countertops to the pros and cons here s what homeowners should consider before taking a walk on the tiled side.
Tile countertops add pattern and texture to kitchens and bathrooms.
Ceramic tile is impervious to heat and water and when properly glazed it won t stain.
Lately tile kitchen countertops are starting to look surprisingly modern.
The one inch dimension allows for greater flexibility with countertops of varying depth.
Tile comes in a variety of materials including ceramic glass and natural stone.
But selecting this surface type has its drawbacks too.
Once a kitchen staple throughout the 70s 80s and 90s these days thrifty homeowners see tile as an affordable alternative to more expensive counter materials such as quartz marble and granite.