Granite is a beautiful material and has many uses, granite tiles used for floor tile installation has grown in popularity over the last couple of years and there are some great designs, colours and varieties in which to choose from. Although granite floor tiles are not cheap floor tile solutions, often home owners can find some great tile deals where granite can be sourced for some great prices.

 

Granite floor tiles come under the natural stone variety and they are very strong and durable, they will require sealing before and after installation and this will have to be continued after a certain period of time but as long as granite floor tiles are sealed and are looked after, they provide a very durable and practical floor tile solution. Many home owners like the idea of natural stone floor tiles but are unsure whether they are actually a practical choice but in fact they offer fantastic functionality not to mention value to the home.

 

Granite tiles are not just great for floor tile installation but are commonly used as countertop materials, around baths and sinks and in other areas, many designs include using granite tiles on both walls and floors and this offers a unique and beautiful design style.

 

Granite tiles come in a variety of colours in which to choose from and their warm tones add real character to any area. They can be used with other warm colours in the room or they can be combined with more colour vibrancy.

 

Kitchen and bathroom areas in the home are busy areas and any floor tiles installed need to be durable and strong, often floor tiles will take a lot of abuse in the way of spillages, heat and often things are dropped constantly putting floor tiles in danger of damage. Granite floor tiles can withstand many substances and are heat resistant and contrary to popular belief they are not hard to clean and maintain. Although there are certain substances that should not be used on natural stone such as acid based products, they can be cleaned in much the same way as other floor tile materials. The area should be swept clean first and often warm water and a mop will clean and bring granite floor tiles up beautifully.

 

The colour ranges for granite floor tiles is huge and many home owners have a lot of choice, they range from the warm natural crèmes and beiges to the bolder colours such as black, grey and gold. Other varieties have different colour variations in one tile such as patterned designs which are great for those looking for a more intricate design style.