While granite is a popular choice for kitchen countertops the high cost of materials and installation can put a big dent in your home improvement budget.
Attach granite tile to hardibacker.
A less expensive alternative to a pricey granite slab is to use 12 x12 granite tiles instead.
Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water.
Depending on cabinet type choose a tasteful skirt to form the edge around the countertop.
Skirts around a granite tile countertop are typically made of 1 1 2 to 2 wide granite pieces that exactly match the granite tiles or of wood that blends well with the look of the granite tiles.
Though known for their durability ceramic tiles can become damaged or cracked.
Not only do granite tiles make an attractive and durable countertop they re easy to apply and weigh much less than a solid granite top.
Cement backer board provides a practical alternative to mortar beds for ceramic tile countertops.
For walls and ceramic tile still in good condition simply reattach the tile.
Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage.