Q. Granite countertops are still very popular, and I love the look of natural stone. But I can't afford the giant thick slabs of granite. I've seen the thinner, affordable granite tile and wonder how ...

1. Filling in the gaps Granite whether it is in large slabs or tiles are identical in durability, look and performance, assuming they come from the same quarry. The difference is the finished ...

Homeowners who choose granite tile may be able to keep their existing countertops and install the tile on top, saving money on old countertop removal. If the existing countertop does need to be ...

Q. I recently installed a tile countertop in my kitchen. I love the look of the finished product, however a small problem has arisen. The tiles on the vertical edge of the countertop are falling off.

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Q: I am pretty handy and follow your tips whenever I do plumbing work. I plan to remodel my kitchen myself and will install granite tiles on my countertops since I don’t have the equipment or skills ...

Q:I have Corian countertops throughout my house. Rather than tearing them out and using plywood and backer board as a base to install granite tile, can I leave the Corian in place and use that as the ...

Tile is a classic countertop material, but not everyone always loves it. Natural stone countertops have become increasingly en vogue, but tile can’t be overlooked either. Homeowners can turn tile ...

Q. Pieces of granite tile countertop edge at my kitchen sink have fallen off. None of the pieces of granite have been damaged or cracked. I need a simple fix to reinstall the tiles. Is there a way to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Natural stone countertops continue to retain their popularity in residential homes, and granite is no exception. In fact, granite remains a ...

Over the past two decades, few kitchen features have become more in-demand than granite countertops. Introduced in the 1980s as an alternative to marble, granite countertops became easier to cut and ...